ACCOUNTANT IV - 60034407

Requisition No: 854589 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT IV - 60034407

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60034407 

Salary:  Starting Salary $46,109.18 

Posting Closing Date: 06/13/2025 

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Accountant IV

Positions #60034407 

Multiple positions will be filled from this advertisement

Open Competitive 

Starting salary: $46,109.18

No telework; located in Tallahassee HQ office

This position will be responsible for the auditing and processing of payments to vendors and/or Department employees. Specific duties may include but will not be limited to the following:

• Analyzes accounting functions to determine their legality, propriety, and effectiveness.
• Audit vendor invoices and/or employee reimbursements for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, directives, policies, procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Process payments timely through the appropriate system: Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR), PCard Works, or the Statewide Travel Management System (STMS).
• Process refunds issued to the state for travel or PCard purchases.
• Research and resolve payment inquiries from vendors and employees; effectively communicate results to requestors; identify recurring issues and report statistical results to management; conduct training as needed on proper    invoice submission.
• Research and resolve returned warrant checks from vendors and employees; effectively communicate updates to Warrant Distribution team pertaining to the remailing of the returned warrant.
• Reconcile the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) payment voucher schedules to the pending vendor invoices. Identify the sampled vouchers required for auditing by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) and prepare voucher schedules and supporting documentation for submission to DFS.
• Prepare voucher schedules for permanent record retention in accordance with Department of State and Department of Children and Families policies. Scan, index, and convert payment documents to required electronic format for storage and retrieval. Maintain files in a current and accurate condition. Archive prior year files and maintain record retention documents in accordance with procedure. Respond to requests for voucher information from internal and external auditors and to comply with public information laws.
• Overtime will be available as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
• Ability to prepare financial statements and reports.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records.
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to an accounting program.
• Ability to use automated accounting systems, personal computers, and general office equipment.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.