FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT I - 55002540

Requisition No: 852793 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT I - 55002540

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55002540 

Salary:  $45,009.74 - 58,247.90 

Posting Closing Date: 05/15/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

989 / FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OFFICE

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

Pending Classification Update

CONTACT PERSON: Jennifer Gunter

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (850) 414-4678

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Jennifer.gunter@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY: $1,911.66 biweekly ($49,692.76 annually)

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The Work You Will Do:

Financial Management Accountant – Financial Management Office/Contract Funds and Grant Management.

This position will audit and processes contract/written agreement payments using statewide and agency unique accounting systems.

The Difference You Will Make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication. 

How You Will Grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development.  Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses. 

Where You Will Work:

FDOT - Disbursement Operations Office

605 Suwanee Street, 4th floor

Tallahassee, FL 32399

Annual Salary Range:

$45,009.74 to 58,247.90

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Assists with various tasks to support Statewide Contracts, Grants and Funds Management, including daily and other periodic reporting activities, status changes, inbox activities, and year-end activities.

Documents receipt of single audits and performs compliance reviews in the Single Audit Reporting Application.  Prepares late notices, reminders, and other memoranda as directed.

Prepares monthly and quarterly federal and state reporting requirements.

Provides technical assistance with Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Contracts Management Power BI.

Performs other duties as required.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of basic accounting and budgeting principles, practices and procedures; Knowledge of computer system concepts; Knowledge of the methods of data collection

Ability to:

• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations and policies.; Ability to prepare financial related reports. Ability to utilize automated spreadsheet applications; Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records; Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to analyze processes for best practice methods; Ability to formulate accounting system requirements and development testing methods to verify accounting system components. Ability to coordinate data required from others; Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; Ability to work independently.

Minimum Qualifications:

Four years of professional accounting, auditing, or management information systems’ experience or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a business related field.

As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY, college transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES.  If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.  QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities.  Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided.  Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.  

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.