ASST FINANCE & ACCOUNTING DIR II - SES - 76000361

Requisition No: 853620 

Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle

Working Title: ASST FINANCE & ACCOUNTING DIR II - SES - 76000361

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 76000361 

Salary:  $62,000.00 - $67,000.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 05/31/2025 

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Division of Administrative Services
Bureau of Accounting

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To be considered for this position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history. Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position.  

 Contact Person: Melissa Groom, (850) 617-3319
 
The Organization
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement. With a workforce of approximately 4,500 employees throughout the state, the Department is leading the way to A Safer Florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles, and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol. 
 
Our Benefits include
•    Paid Parental Leave
•    Annual and Sick Leave Package
•    Nine Paid Holidays
•    State Health and Life Insurance
•    Educational Benefits
•    Contributory Retirement Plan

To learn more about FLHSMV and why it’s a great place to work, visit our website at: flhsmv.gov/careers.

If you're seeking employment with a meaningful mission, opportunities for skill growth and career advancement, competitive medical and life insurance, retirement benefits, ample vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and educational assistance, consider building your career at FLHSMV!  

Duties and Responsibilities
This position is authorized to manage the operations of the Accounts Payable Section, ensuring compliance with the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles' policies, section 215.422, Florida Statutes, section 112.061, Florida Statutes and the Rules and Regulations of the Department of Financial Services (DFS). They are authorized to act as a liaison between DFS, the Auditor General's office, vendors, department personnel, and other agencies concerning accounts payable and travel transactions. The incumbent of this position is authorized to approve purchases and payment of invoices in accordance with Department policies relating to procurement of commodities/services and travel. They are responsible for ensuring adherence to the mandates of section 215.422, Florida Statutes, concerning limitations on purchase approval, processing time and automatic imposition of penalties in the event of non-compliance. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring adherence to the requirements of section 112.061, Florida Statutes, concerning travel authorization and reimbursement. The incumbent is authorized to direct the compilation of fiscal data for reporting purposes, as well as the development of accounting procedures and controls for accounts payable and to direct the development of computer-based applications to facilitate the payment of obligations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Florida Statutes 215.422 and 112.061. 
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to procurement of commodities/services and travel.
• Ability to follow and develop accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Skill in processing FLAIR Disbursement transactions.Knowledge of MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP).
• Skill in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook. 
• Ability to use analytical and critical thinking skills. 
• Ability to use sound judgment to identify problems, generate and evaluate alternative solutions, and make recommendations.
• Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage completing deadlines.
• Skill in communicating effectively with internal and external customers, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work well independently yet works cohesively within the section to maintain internal control measures.

Preferred Qualifications
•    Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

•    Knowledge of the requirements of section 215.422 F.S. and 112.061 F.S.
•    Knowledge of FLAIR disbursements and MFMP transactions.

General Information
•    The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment and/or oral interview.

•    Applicants being considered for employment will be required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation, which will      include a check of the criminal history records of the FBI.  Fingerprints and associated information/biometrics will be retained in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification (NGI) system and fingerprints may continue to be compared against fingerprints submitted to or retained by NGI.
•    FLHSMV employees are paid once a month on the last workday of each month.  All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113 Florida Statutes.  

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.