FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 43001768

Requisition No: 838215 

Agency: Financial Services

Working Title: FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 43001768

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 43001768 

Salary:  $68,339.40 

Posting Closing Date: 10/14/2024 

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*****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*****

DIVISION: ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING

BUREAU: FINANCIAL REPORTING

CITY: TALLAHASSEE

COUNTY: LEON

SPECIAL NOTES:

Four (4) years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is required. A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field may be used as an alternative for the required experience.

Additional requirement:

• Supervisory experience.

Preferences:

• Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Three (3) years of State government experience with accounting, auditing, or financial reporting duties.
• Experience writing procedures and manuals.
• Experience in database administration.
• Experience developing and delivering training.
• Experience with organizational change management.
• Experience conducting system/unit/user acceptance testing of new/existing software.

This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.

The minimum annual salary for this position is $68,339.40. Salary may be higher depending on qualifications. 

Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, Knowledge of governmental accounting standards, Knowledge of accounting systems, Knowledge of internal control concepts, Knowledge of the methods of compiling and analyzing data, Knowledge of supervisory and administrative principles and practices, Ability to communicate effectively, Ability to manage personnel resources, Ability to investigate, review, analyze, and evaluate data, Ability to understand, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, Ability to plan and direct program activities, Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques, Ability to process information logically, Ability to develop and conduct training programs, Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments, Ability to analyze work flow and implement changes, Ability to apply technical innovations to existing systems, Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

This position has responsibilities involving procedures adopted by the Department, Division, and Bureau. The procedures are part of the internal control structure used to provide reasonable assurance that objectives are met. This position shall use, comply with, and, if needed, improve these controls and procedures in the performance of duties within the Bureau of Financial Reporting.

This is a highly responsible professional position, which administers the Local Government Reporting Section. The duties require knowledge of accounting and auditing methods, complex accounting systems, state budget procedures, the Chief Financial Officer’s constitutional duties and state laws and rules as they pertain to financial matters. This position exercises independent judgment in formulating or assisting in the formulation of policies for the Bureau of Financial Reporting. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Bureau Chief and is reviewed through conferences and written documents to accomplish desired results.

Direct and oversee the collection, review, and reporting of local government financial information as required by section (s.) 218.32, Florida Statutes (F.S.). Report noncompliant entities to the Legislative Auditing Committee and the Special District Accountability Program of the Department of Economic Opportunity. Direct and oversee the collection, review, quarterly and annual reporting of court financial information, including revenues and expenditures, and assessment of additional court costs and surcharges, pursuant to sections 29.0085 and 939.185, F.S. Provide guidance and technical assistance to local governments and other applicable entities. Direct and oversee the collection, review, and reporting of water managements districts as required by s. 373.503(6), F.S.

Direct and oversee the development and maintenance of accounting policies and annual financial reporting requirements pursuant to Part III, Chapter 218, F.S., including the maintenance and update of the Uniform Accounting System Manual. Provide oversight for the maintenance or improvements of the Local Government Electronic Reporting XBRL System (LOGERx) system. Direct and oversee the development and maintenance of water managements districts monthly financial statement form pursuant to s. 373.536(4)(e), F.S.

Develop guidance and training materials, lead process improvement efforts, and perform other related duties as required.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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.