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ACCOUNTANT III - 48004040

Florida Department of Financial Services, Tallahassee, FL, United States


Requisition No: 871159

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT III - 48004040

Position Number: 48004040

Salary: $34,760.00 - $40,000.00

Location: Tallahassee Turlington Building

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Auditing and Processing Authorization Invoices

Audits and processes client service authorization invoices

Verifies the mathematical correctness of the invoices and any supporting documentation

Ensures amounts authorized and amounts billed are in agreement

Verifies signatures of approval and service provider

Verifies all FLAIR codes to include:

Organization codes

Object codes

Expansion options

Ensures documentation is attached, when needed

Prepares and inputs authorization invoices into the DVR Automated System to create vouchers

Retrieves the authorization from the database, making any required changes, and designating the authorization invoice for payment

Reports and Reviews

Prepares correspondence to request information, documentation and/or actions needed to process authorizations or resolve discrepancies between invoice and encumbrance file

Researches and responds to telephone and written inquiries to include:

Stop payments

Warrant cancellations and reissues

Payment verifications

Other fiscal actions

Assists with reviews, data collection, and identifying refinements to the fiscal processes

Uses teamwork to improve fiscal processes

Reports, when required, as to the progress of continual process improvement

Assists supervisor in preparing reports and analysis as needed

Assists other employees and auditors as requested

Performs related work as directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures.

Knowledge of the methods of data collection.

Ability to prepare financial statements and reports.

Ability to design and implement accounting systems.

Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records.

Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data.

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

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to utilize problem‑solving techniques.

BENEFITS

State Group Insurance coverage options: health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option.

Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com).

Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year.

Annual and Sick Leave Benefits.

Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required).

Flexible Spending Accounts.

Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities).

Highly skilled, professional environment.

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 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.

Veterans’ Preference. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required.

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

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