ACCOUNTING SERVICES ANALYST B

Requisition No: 869379 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: ACCOUNTING SERVICES ANALYST B

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70010083 

Salary:  $52,426.14 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 02/10/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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WORKING TITLE: ACCOUNTING SERVICES ANALYST B

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office in Tallahassee, FL in Finance and Accounting.

The mission of the Finance and Accounting Department in the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to ensure the responsible management of the Department's financial resources.

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

JOB DUTIES: 

• Compliance Assurance: Ensure compliance with fiscal standards, including §215.422 F.S., HIPAA, and department procedures for timely and accurate payment of legal liabilities.
• Entry Verification: Verify and process entries using systems like Ariba on Demand, FLAIR, PALM, BARS, CAIRS, and Axiom Pro.
• Voucher Analysis: Analyze vouchers daily for accuracy and timely submission to the Department of Financial Services, acting as a liaison with the Mail Distribution and Invoice Preparation section.
• Data Reporting: Export, prepare, and distribute data reports, including daily IR reports, weekly desk audits, and High-Profile Logs.
• Accounting Review: Review and analyze accounting records, including contract balances, allotments, encumbrances, and payables.
• Invoice Auditing: Audit invoices for certification and authorization, identifying inaccuracies and ensuring timely input of adjusting entries.
• High-Profile Payments: Process high-profile invoices, such as Cardinal and Bond payments, and provide accounting support to staff, vendors, and auditors.
• Training and Support: Train new staff, maintain required training hours, assist with year-end closing activities, and act as a liaison for voucher issues and duplicate warrant requests.

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.

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must be permitted to have access to Department Institutions and FLAIR.
• Must possess at least two (2) years of state of Florida accounts payable experience.
• Must possess at least three (3) years of experience in accounting, finance, or administration.
  • Postsecondary education may substitute for up to three (3) years of the required experience.

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.

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.