OPS ACCOUNTANT II - 65650316

Requisition No: 857264 

Agency: Elder Affairs

Working Title: OPS ACCOUNTANT II - 65650316

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 65650316 

Salary:  $15.00-$17.00 HOURLY 

Posting Closing Date: 08/03/2025 

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DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS

DIVISION OF FINANCIAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES

*****OPEN COMPETITIVE*****

POSITION OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is an independent professional accounting position. The responsibilities and duties of this position involves the application of accounting techniques to a variety of fiscal transactions. This position is an integral part of an organizational unit with a broad scope of responsibilities. As such, the job duties require skills and abilities to maintain a wide variety of complex accounting and financial records. 

PAY:

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, ranging from $15.00 to $17.00, hourly.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with PALM project tasks and testing requirements.

Review, audit, and process vendor invoices for accuracy and payment.

Enter expenditure data and related encumbrance transactions into the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) System and MyFlorida Marketplace (MFMP).

Verify voucher summary reports and prepare vouchers for submission.

Assist with monthly FLAIR/PALM vs Automated Contract Management System (ACMS) reconciliations.

Maintain organized payment files with proper supporting documentation.

Conduct travel audits and manage FLAIR transactions within STMS to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Provide support for projects assigned to the financial administration unit, ensuring timely and accurate completion.

Act as a backup for Accountant II and III for voucher assembly and maintenance

Assist with processing cash receipts, deposits, and other related transactions in the Florida PALM and FLAIR systems.

Collaborate with the Revenue Unit to ensure accurate financial tracking and compliance with grant requirements.

Assist with regular reviews and monitoring of grant expenditures and revenues.

Complete additional tasks and assignments as directed, ensuring timely and accurate execution in accordance with departmental standards.

Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of FLAIR transactions, Department of Financial Services’ voucher auditing rules, state expenditure guidelines and Florida Statute 215.422. 

Ability to record and verify information with a high degree of accuracy, meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks. 

Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office applications

Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written communications.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to make informed decisions.

Knowledge of and ability to apply basic accounting and auditing principles and procedures. 

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive employee benefits including:

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*).  For more details consult with People First at 877-562-7287 or go to:  https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).  (For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com)
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan).  (For more information, please click Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts

*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.

OUR ORGANIZATION AND MISSION:

The Department is dedicated to promoting the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida's seniors, their families, and caregivers. Its vision is for all Floridians to live well and age well.

SPECIAL NOTE:

Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers of all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. Gaps of employment for 3 months or more MUST be addressed on application.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.  
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent/current listed first.
• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please contact the FRS to determine if your current benefits may be affected if you are reemployed with the State of Florida in an FRS-covered position.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed invalid depending upon the date of your retirement. 
• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, candidates MUST attach supporting documentation (DD214).
• If claiming Right to First Interview, candidates MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying.
• All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

BACKGROUND CHECKS:

Successful completion of a Level 2 Criminal History Background Check is required for all applicants selected for this position.

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

Applicants should apply on-line via the People First Website https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of the position vacancy advertisement but are strongly encouraged to apply by 6:00 p.m. on the closing date to avoid any system down times or any other complications that may arise.

If you have problems applying on-line, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Paper applications will not be accepted by the agency.

The Department of Elder Affairs is an "older worker-friendly" employer and also lists vacancies on the Silver Edition website, found at http://silver.employflorida.com, that connects persons age 50 and older with other businesses/volunteer organizations/employers who specify they are "older worker-friendly."

The Department of Elder Affairs is an E-Verify employer and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each New Employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work eligibility.

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.