JUSTICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION- PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT II - 21016153

Requisition No: 828265 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: JUSTICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION- PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT II - 21016153

 Pay Plan: Justice Admin Comm.

Position Number: 21016153 

Salary:  $45,000.00 - $48,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 05/13/2024 

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Our Organization and Mission:

The Justice Administrative Commission (JAC) administratively serves 49 judicial-related offices (JROs), including the 20 Offices of State Attorney, 20 Offices of Public Defender, 5 Offices of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel, 3 Offices of Capital Collateral Regional Counsel, and the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Program. Services provided are primarily in accounting, budget, financial services, and human resources. JAC also performs compliance and financial review of court-appointed attorneys and due process vendor bills. JAC’s Vision is to be the model of exemplary state government, and our Mission is to support the entities we serve and Florida’s judicial system with fiscal controls, best practices, and exemplary service.

More information about who we are can be found at https://www.justiceadmin.org/.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for this position with the JAC, candidates must:

• Complete the online application through People First.
• Respond to Qualifying Questions, which must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
• Provide a cover letter and a resume. Please ensure that all submissions are in a readable format.
• Though not required, later, you may be requested to submit a writing sample, which must be a memorandum or similar document that demonstrates original analysis and critical thinking.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

1. Purchasing Card (PCard) Administrator backup assists with monitoring accounts, ordering/replacing cards, adjusting credit limits, notifying JROs of aged outstanding charges, producing PCard reports for distribution, and other related tasks.
2. Assist JAC and JRO staff with adding and updating Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) vendor records.
3. Perform report scheduling and maintenance of FLAIR reports in the FLAIR Report Distribution System (RDS) for JAC and JRO staff.
4. Serve as primary contact for JAC and JRO staff for adding and updating contract and grant information into the Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACTS). 
5. Perform access control functions for FLAIR Departmental, NASSAM, and other related information systems as assigned.
6. Distribute data queried from the FLAIR Information Warehouse.
7. Prepare annual forms required by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) for Florida's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Prepare closing and adjusting entries in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and DFS's guidance.

This position performs advanced-level work and is expected to complete assignments independently with limited supervision.

How You Will Grow:

JAC’s Executive Director wants staff to be better tomorrow than they are today. As such, JAC offers multiple opportunities for professional growth, including the Certified Public Manager program, Lean Six Sigma, and other relevant training. As part of JAC’s Mission to serve the JROs and its employees at the highest level possible, employees enjoy state-of-the-art technology and equipment. JAC enjoys a blended telework policy, allowing trained staff to telework part-time.

Working for the State of Florida is more than a Paycheck!

• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (See www.myfrs.com for information).
• Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year.
• Annual and Sick Leave Benefits.

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Pay range:  $45,000.00 – $48,000.00

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of FLAIR, including organization codes, funds, budget entities, general ledger codes, object codes, transaction codes, and related code structures. 
• Knowledge of the FLAIR Information Warehouse and the tables used to extract data. 
• Knowledge of Excel, such as formulas, sorting, filtering, and pivot tables. 
• Knowledge of accounting principles. 
• Ability to organize and analyze data from multiple sources.
• Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy. 
• Good problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize competing assignments while maintaining personal composure.
• Ability to understand, implement, and develop policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Notes:

Applicants must have a High School Diploma (or equivalent). Preference will be given to applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or computer science; and experience with query-building, Statewide Financial Statements, and FLAIR data analysis.

As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may 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 your retirement 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.