OPS ACCOUNTANT III - 77905069

Requisition No: 874517 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS ACCOUNTANT III - 77905069

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 77905069 

Salary:  $22.00/hour 

Posting Closing Date: 05/06/2026 

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FWC Finance and Budget Office

Accountant III – OPS Position

$22.00/Hour, up to 40 hours per week

Subject to Available Funding

1875 Orange Avenue E.

Tallahassee, FL

 Finance and Budget Office

Accountant III - OPS 77905069

Tallahassee, Florida – $22.00/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:

• Four (4) years of experience in accounting or financial management, two (2) of which must have been experience with processing revenues, billing or financial reports.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field from an accredited college or university, and one  (1) year of professional experience in financial account management, auditing, or account reconciliation can substitute for the required experience.

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:

PREPARE INVOICES FOR PAYMENT:

Prepare and mail billing invoices for Revenue Agreements and Contracts.

MONITORING:

Monitor billing cycles for Revenue Agreements and Contracts.  Enter Revenue Agreements and Contracts into tracking system. Maintain current copies of all Revenue Agreements and Contract along with Amendments.

MAIL PROCESSING:

Receive, open, prepare and scan all incoming mail.  Complete data entry in Laserfiche.

RETURN TO SENDER PROCESSING:

Prepare and return payments that are unable to process or deposit.  Enter and maintain the Return to Sender tracking log.

REFUNDS:

Prepare and processes refunds to external customers. 

SCANNING:

Prepare and scan completed deposits into Laserfiche document management system.

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.

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/.

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.