OPS ACCOUNTANT I - 77900179

Requisition No: 859524 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS ACCOUNTANT I - 77900179

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 77900179 

Salary:  $20.00 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 08/28/2025 

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FWC Finance and Budget Office

Accountant I – OPS Position

$20.00/Hour, 20 to 40 hours per week

1875 Orange Avenue E.

Tallahassee, FL

Finance and Budget Office

Accountant I - OPS 77900179

Tallahassee, Florida – $20.00/Hour, 20 to 40 hours per week

Our organization:

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of professional or nonprofessional accounting or bookkeeping experience, or

• College education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours for each year of required work experience, which includes two courses in accounting, business, or finance or a combination of the above work experience and college education.

Requirements:

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.

Ability to work Monday through Friday, between 8:00am and 5:00pm, a minimum of 20 hours a week, up to 40 hours a week. Not eligible for Telework.

Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume. Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

P-CARD PAYMENT PROCESSING AND AUDITING:

• Audit and approve Purchasing Card transactions in Works

• Review Works system daily and system reports to ensure transactions are processed timely, accurately and in accordance with laws, rules, and procedures.

• Ensure Accountholders and Approvers are aware of flagged transactions that are aging more than two business days.

PROCESS INVOICES FOR PAYMENT:

• Process unencumbered disbursements such as travel, telephone, electronic, water, cellular telephone, miscellaneous invoices, etc.

• Screen invoices for items requiring immediate payments.

• Verify identification numbers and accounting codes.

• Ensure special approvals/justifications are present.

• Enter disbursements into FLAIR.

• Prepare and complete daily voucher process.

• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of Florida Statutes, Department of Financial Services rules and internal procedures which pertain to auditing and payment of invoices.

• Ensure reimbursement vouchers contain all required documentation.

PERFORM FOLLOW-UP AND RESEARCH:

• Review, correct and/or return items for processing.

• Maintain records and initiate follow-up for returned items.

• Research internal and external inquiries and follow up with email or telephone call within 1 business day.

• Elevate issues to the supervisor that cannot be resolved promptly within 2 business days.

• Prepares written correspondence to vendors and staff documenting disbursement related issues.

• Monitors payments for compliance with Prompt Payment Law.

• Performs other related duties as appropriate or as assigned by supervisor or management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge in using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Pro Possess good customer service, telephone and clerical skills Knowledge of Chapter 215.422, F.S. – The Prompt Payment Law

Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records.

Ability to analyze, research, report and interpret accounting data.

Ability to understand and apply the appropriate rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to an accounting program.

Ability to work independently, and to solve problems and make decisions.

Ability to handle detailed work activities and assignments within a complex automated accounting system.

Ability to work independently Ability to act on changing priorities and responsibilities

Ability to organize and file documents

Why should I apply?

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: *Eligible OPS positions and qualifying applicants may enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions.

Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly

Low Cost $25,000 Life Insurance

OPS FICA Alternative Retirement Plan

On the Job Trainings

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

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.