Accountant III - 77073265

Requisition No: 835282 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: Accountant III - 77073265

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77073265 

Salary:  $42,000.46 

Posting Closing Date: 10/06/2024 

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FWC Office of Finance and Budget

Accountant III- Grants Section

Salary: $42,000.46

1875 Orange Avenue E.

Tallahassee, FL

Office of Finance and Budget/OED

Accountant III - 77073265

Tallahassee, Florida

Our organization:

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself.  The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative, and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment. Visit our website for more information: MyFWC.com

Requirements:
Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.  

Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume.  Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

Work at the FWC is cross-functional, meaning duties may cross division/office lines. The Commission expects employees to function across FWC's organizational structure by providing their skills and expertise wherever needed through work on teams or as directed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or GED with two (2) years of experience in accounting, finance or other business-related field.
• Answers to qualifying questions must be verifiable within the work and/or educational history.
• Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes within three (3) days of hire. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Grants and Contracts

Establish and maintain an electronic file for each grant/contract to include the grant award or final contract, budget details, if applicable, amendments, email communications, invoices, and financial reports are properly uploaded to FACTS. Ensure agreement details in the Revenue Agreement Tracking System (RATS) match agreement documents. Communicate with Divisions for any needed updates or clarification.

Process Billing for Reimbursements

Retrieve all expenditures and revenues for assigned grants and/or contracts to be included in assigned cost tracking sheet. Ensure grant details on cost tracking sheet are updated at least monthly, including but not limited to expenditures, revenues, and updates provided by the Divisions. Perform monthly reconciliations on cost tracking sheets. Ensure grants/contracts are closed in a timely manner.

Drafts Financial Report Submissions

Complete and submit federal reports by established internal and external deadlines. This includes, but is not limited to, monthly semi-annual, annual, interim and final federal reports. Monitor Period of Performance for each grant to complete federal reports in a timely manner.

Customer Service

Serves as the FBO Grants Unit contact for assigned grants and/or contracts responsible for answering questions related to the division’s awards. This may include, but is not limited to, RATS entry information, agency grant policies, cost tracking sheet. Works with immediate supervisor to gather information or answers to questions if unknown. Participates in internal and external meetings and follows-up with both internal and external employees. Keeps immediate supervisor informed about emerging issues. Works collectively as a team with the Revenue Section. Serves as back-up to the Mail Clerk by sorting, opening, and scanning daily mail. Performs other related duties as required. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Professional accounting skills, FLAIR knowledge, Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
• Ability to develop and monitor policies and procedures relating to grant in-aid programs.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze data relating to grant-in-aid programs.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to grant-in-aid programs.
•  Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• 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.