FDC-ACCOUNTANT IV -70011535-CENTRAL OFFICE

Requisition No: 838692 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC-ACCOUNTANT IV -70011535-CENTRAL OFFICE

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70011535 

Salary:  $46,163.00 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 10/18/2024 

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***OPEN COMPETITIVE ADVERTISEMENT***

ACCOUNTANT IV – 70011535

This advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office F & A Southwood in the Finance and Accounting department.

Salary Rate: $46,163.00 annually

SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The incumbent in this position is responsible for the following duties that may include but will not be limited to the following:
• Prepares invoices ensuring accuracy, proper certification, and tracks receipts.  Codes receipts for input when necessary. Inputs source documents into the computerized accounting system when necessary.  Reviews deposits and related accounting entries.
• Maintains accounts receivable subsidiary ledgers to ensure they are an accurate reflection of obligations to the department. Audits financial records to ensure that they are current, complete, and accurate and that all significant data has been recorded and is fairly stated. Reviews accounting records and prepares adjusting entries as necessary.
• Develops operational recommendations and corrective action plans for management to implement as a result of analysis and review of the accounting data, and internal audit reports, and applicable accounting and administrative internal controls. This includes assisting in the implementation of the plan and follow up of the plan to ensure compliance with recommendations.
• Assists in the application of new accounting systems/procedures and for necessary changes or modifications to existing accounting systems/procedures.
• Provides customer service to internal and external customers along with assisting in the creation and maintenance of procedures as needed.
• Receives, reviews, and approves revenue generating contracts and agreements for input into the computerized accounting system.

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of experience in accounting, auditing or in computer data analysis which involves accounting or auditing

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. If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge, and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please 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.