FINANCIAL EXAMINER/ANALYST I - 43005182

Requisition No: 849131 

Agency: Financial Services

Working Title: FINANCIAL EXAMINER/ANALYST I - 43005182

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 43005182 

Salary:  $37,264.08 

Posting Closing Date: 04/03/2025 

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

DIVISION: FUNERAL, CEMETERY, AND CONSUMER SERVICES

BUREAU: FINANCIAL SERVICES

CITY: TALLAHASSEE

COUNTY: LEON

SPECIAL NOTES:

High school diploma or equivalent is required. 

Additional requirements:

• Four (4) years of experience in accounting, finance, economics, risk management, science, environmental health or customer service required.  A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, OR an associate’s degree and (2) years of the required experience may be used as an alternative for the years of required experience.
• Ability to follow directions and complete task as assigned in a timely and efficient manner.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience conducting audits, examinations, inspections and/or investigations.
• One (1) year of customer service experience.
• A valid Driver’s License.

Preferences:

• One (1) year of relevant experience in compliance with Chapter 497, Florida Statutes or funeral industry regulation.

Must be willing or capable of being in proximity of deceased human remains and the equipment, instruments and supplies used to prepare deceased human remains.

This position requires to travel 75% - 100% of your job and travels overnight and weekends if needed.

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

The starting salary for this position is $37,264.08 annually.

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 financial accounting or auditing principles; Knowledge of the methods of compiling, analyzing and presenting data; Knowledge of the techniques utilized in conducting examinations or investigations of commercial banks, trust companies, savings associations, credit unions, international offices, securities or finance companies, or insurance companies; Knowledge of monitoring techniques; Knowledge of mathematics; Ability to review, analyze and evaluate data; Ability to examine financial records; Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; Ability to conduct research and prepare reports; Ability to probe and obtain critical facts; Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques; Ability to communicate effectively; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; Ability to recognize the validity, authenticity and propriety of accounting and operating records; Ability to coordinate training programs; Ability to work independently; Ability to effectively use computer hardware and software.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

1. This position will be responsible for the following in reference to Chapter 497, Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services:

• Conduct regulatory compliance inspections and complaint investigations
• Conduct of simple, regulatory compliance examinations, assist with complex examinations
• Comply with the mandatory annual inspection schedule for all funeral establishments, direct disposal establishments, central embalming establishments, cinerator facilities, refrigeration facilities, removal services and monument establishments, burial right brokers, and cemetery companies
• Review and analyze reports and documents submitted by licensees, trustees, accountants, and others
• Maintain records on inspections, examinations, and complaints
• Assist in scheduling compliance inspections and examinations

2. Answer questions and inquiries from the public or regulated institutions relative to the Statutes of established policy of procedures.

3. Assist with consumer services outreach presentations that involve Chapter 497.

4. Requires you to be capable of being in close proximity of deceased human remains and the equipment, instruments and supplies used to prepare deceased human remains.

Performs related and responsibilities 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.

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.