Requisition No: 828625 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC- SENIOR PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT - 70024907 - CENTRAL OFFICE (SOUTHWOOD)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70024907 

Salary: $48,685.78 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 05/10/2024 

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***INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT***

Senior Professional Accountant – 70024907

****INTERNAL OPPORTUNITY ONLY – Must be currently employed with the Florida Department of Corrections to be considered for this position.

This advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office in Southwood Complex in the Office of Finance and Accounting.

Salary Rate: $48,685.78 annually

SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with §215.422 F.S., the Reference Guide for State Expenditures, department procedures, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other fiscal standards, for the timely and accurate payment of the department’s legal liabilities.
• Verify and process entries utilizing Ariba on Demand (AOD/MFMP), Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR), Budget and Accounting Reporting System (BARS), and Axiom Pro.
•  Analyze vouchers daily to ensure they are current, complete,
• Audit invoices for proper certification and authorization to pay; review source documents, such as invoices, purchase orders, vouchers, receipts, requisitions, or similar materials. Identify inaccuracies, such as math errors, missing or inaccurate information. Responsible for timely input of adjusting entries.
•  Provide accounting support to staff, vendors, auditors, and other internal/external customers in a timely manner. Work escalated items and vendor statements as requested.
•  Prepare and submit required reports in a timely, accurate manner; provide additional documentation as required or requested.
• Maintain minimum required Departmental annual training hours and attends sufficient additional training in all relevant areas of accounting and computer systems to remain current and efficient.
• Assist with year-end closing activities of the section and the certified forward process.
• Performs other related duties as required, including special projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, theory, and concepts. Knowledge of accounting systems.
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing practices.
• Knowledge of internal control concepts.
• Knowledge of computer systems concepts.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of state and Department Policies and Procedures
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to utilize automated spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to research and interpret accounting literature, rules, and pronouncements. Ability to prepare financial reports.
• Ability to review, analyze, and evaluate financial and operational data.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to examine and audit financial records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to work independently.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must be a current employee with the Florida Department of Corrections
• A high school diploma or its equivalent AND at least two years of experience in accounting, finance, or administration with no less than 1 year of State of Florida invoice experience. OR
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least one year of State of Florida invoice experience.
• Must be permitted to have access to Department Institutions and FLAIR

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preference will be given for state of Florida MFMP payment experience.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge, and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application, and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the closing date.

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.

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. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. 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 by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.