ACCOUNTANT IV - 72002878

Requisition No: 858919 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT IV - 72002878

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 72002878 

Salary:  $38,264.07 - $57,782.92 

Posting Closing Date: 08/28/2025 

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Accountant IV
Division of Retirement/Local Retirement
State of Florida Department of Management Services
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:
Update Annual Report forms to include changes in reporting requirements due to revisions in Chapters 175/185, F.S. or new accounting pronouncements (GASB/FASB) that are applicable to municipal pension plans. Update instructions and checklists to be sent to participating cities/districts.

Perform audits of completed Annual Reports as they are received:
•    review Annual Reports, audited financial statements, and actuarial valuations/impact statements for compliance with Chapters 175/185, F.S.
•    ensure that all requirements of new accounting pronouncements have been met
•    reconcile Annual Report to audited financial statements
•    recalculate required contributions based on current actuarial valuation; review actual contributions for adequacy
•    review investment portfolio for compliance with Chapters 175/185 or Local Ordinance
•    recalculate rate of return on plan investments for reasonableness
•    communicate with plan administrators, auditors, actuaries, or attorneys, as necessary, to resolve reconciliation or plan issues
•    maintain an up-to-date list of each report’s filing and approval status
•    prepare warrant/EFT requests for approved cities

Prepare and maintain a spreadsheet calculation of the amount of premium tax funds to be distributed to each city, based upon:
•    premium tax collection data provided by the Department of Revenue
•    any amounts owed by the Plans to the State

Maintain a summary list of chapter plans with details of current plan provisions, such as:
•    dates of most recent actuarial valuations
•    minimum plan benefits’ effective dates
•    benefit accrual rates
•    contribution rates

    
Maintain an index of all participating plans’ approval status. Provide frequent updates on status of current year premium tax distributions.

For Chapter plans, submit financial and statistical details from Annual Reports to actuary for completion of valuations and impact statements. Review incremental cost analyses from actuary and compare to current plan benefits to determine whether or not certain minimum benefit levels have been attained for Chapter plans. Ensure that all plans have current valuations on file.

Prepare special reports and analyses regarding financial, statistical or benefits information of the funds, as requested.

Assist in planning, organizing and carrying out the annual Pension Conferences.

Provide reports and schedules summarizing the status of the program for the ebook made available for conference participants.

Other related work as deemed necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to analyze audit, bank, investment and insurance company statements; ability to analyze actuarial valuations and impact statements to determine contribution rates and reasonableness of investment earnings; ability to review recent accounting pronouncements and apply the effects to participating plans; knowledge of and ability to work with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Access); and ability to communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing.  Additionally, it is preferred that the incumbent should possess a degree in accounting. Preference will be given to applicants who hold a CPA designation.. Accountability, Communication, Empowerment, Flexibility, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork.

Minimum Qualifications:
3 years accounting experience required.
1 year of customer service experience required.

Our Organization and Mission:
Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary Pedro Allende and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.”

Division of Retirement: 
The mission of the Division of Retirement (division) is to deliver a high quality, innovative, and cost-effective retirement system. The division currently has 225 full-time retirement staff and manages a FY 2025-26 operating budget of $48,864,720. The division administers the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan, currently the fifth largest state retirement system in the US with more than 1.1 million active, retired, and terminated vested members and $191.6 billion in assets. The division pays out $12.9 billion a year in retiree benefits and maintains the service history, vesting and membership status records, and collects nearly $5.5 billion annually in employer and employee contributions from more than 1,000 employers for all FRS members. 

Special Notes:
DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce.  Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses:
DMS.Ability@dms.fl.gov
DMS.Veterans@dms.fl.gov
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DMS Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 488-2707. DMS requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

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.