ACCOUNTANT III

Requisition No: 886477 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT III

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70036855 

Salary:  $41,097.16 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 11/04/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

ADVERTISING TITLE: Accountant III

This Open Competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Southwood Headquarters in the Office of Finance and Accounting.

The purpose of this position is to manage the receipt, distribution, and processing of invoices and warrants within the Accounts Payable Mail Distribution and Invoice Preparation Section, ensuring timely payments, accurate recordkeeping, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

• Works in the Accounts Payable Mail Distribution and Invoice Preparation Section (HUB). This includes receipt of invoices through various methods, distribution of the invoices, receipt and distribution of state warrants, receipt, research, and distribution of vendor statements. Be familiar with programs used by Accounts Payable including but not limited to Ariba on Demand (AOD), FLAIR, BARS, Axiom Pro, FACTS, Information Warehouse and FLAIR RDS.
• Works assigned invoices from the AP Invoices Mailbox daily and logs into the Invoice Tracking System.
• Prepares invoices for timely payment of the Department’s legal liabilities.
• Operates in State accounting systems of moderate complexity.
• Interacts with other organizational areas and vendors to ensure invoices are routed timely to remain in compliance with the vendor/employee payment processes.
• Aids outside vendors and internal divisions relating to accounting records and financial information as needed.
• Conducts detailed research using various accounting, procurement, and payment programs.
• Mail distribution. Ensures invoices are properly distributed to appropriate accounting staff, warrants are processed and mailed, files are maintained, and the bureau main phone line is answered and routed appropriately.
• Effective communication with internal and external customers.
• Works within a team in a group environment while maintaining the ability to work independently.
• Works with section lead for duplicate warrant requests and warrant cancellation requests as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required, including special projects.

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:

• • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

REQUIREMENTS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• A high school diploma or its equivalent

PREFFERED:

• Familiarity with mailroom operations, sorting, and distribution processes (preferred)
• Experience handling invoices, payment processing, or accounts payable (preferred)

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship. 

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.