OPS ACCOUNTANT I - 77905069 1

Requisition No: 871688 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS ACCOUNTANT I - 77905069 1

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 77905069 

Salary:  $20 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 03/23/2026 

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FWC Finance and Budget Office

Accountant I – OPS Position

$20.00/Hour, up to 40 hours per week

Subject to Available Funding

1875 Orange Avenue E.

Tallahassee, FL

Finance and Budget Office

Accountant I - OPS 77905069

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

** Subject to Available Funding **

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. Visit our website for more information: MyFWC.com

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.

Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Not eligible for Telework.

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

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This position is part of the Revenue Section and is responsible for the following:

Daily Operation:

• Open, prepare, and scan all incoming mail.
• Prepare and scan completed deposits.
• Upload financial records to Laserfiche.
• Generate transmittals for checks received.
• Data entry of deposits.
• Examine scanned documentation to ensure clarity and accuracy.
• The incumbent will be required to complete training and attain proficiency in the Florida PALM accounting system to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of this position.

Other Duties:

• Run prior month-end FLAIR RDS reports and post to the SharePoint site.
• Prepare documentation for new Escrow accounts.
• Prepare documentation for Refund requests.
• Monitor and follow up on Debit memos.
• Maintain physical and electronic files.

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 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.