Requisition No:878624Working Title: ACCOUNTANT III - 37001716Position Number:37001716Salary: This position is hiring at $42,200.04 per year.Position Overview and Responsibilities:This Accountant III position is in the Revenue Management Unit of the Bureau of Finance and Accounting, under the Division of Administrative Services. Primary responsibilities will relate to the preparing and processing deposit refunds, bank deposits for funds received by the Department and reconciling deposits with accounting systems. Ensure all receipts are timely deposited and accurately recorded in the accounting records. Functions are performed in accordance with the Florida Chief Financial Officer's rules and regulations, Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, Department policy and procedures, DMS rules and regulations and FLAIR requirements.Responsible for working with varied intermediate to moderate complex level Agency financial and accounting records applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Monitors and reconciles revenue, disbursements, expenditures, and other financial related activity ensuring accuracy and compliance. Monitors and balances account and researches and resolves discrepancies. Compiles and analyzes financial data, prepares detailed financial reports, and provides budget and/or accounting related recommendations to management for decision making process. Recommends changes to processes, policies, and procedures. May audit and process accounts payable and/or receivable and related paperwork in compliance with state and Agency policies and procedures.Responsible for the pre-audit and payment processing of expenditures relating to purchases made by the department which include recurring charges, reimbursements, purchasing card transactions, and other payment requests submitted.Pre-audit includes verification of account codes, supporting documentation, authorization signatures, necessary justifications, vendor information, mathematical accuracy of amounts, and review of required reports. Monitor for compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422 F.S.Must communicate verbally and in writing with DEP personnel and/or vendors to provide assistance with questions and resolve any discrepancies found during any part of the pre-audit process.Ensure that vouchers have been posted awaiting warrants or confirmations and provide any documentation requested for audit. On an as needed basis request duplicate warrants, cancel warrants, and request copies of warrants.Assist with researching financial transactions and correcting errors by recording applicable entries in State's financial management system, as needed.Perform quality audits to ensure that all necessary documentation for paid vouchers is present in the document management system.Perform monthly, quarterly and/or yearly compliance reviews of department transactions to verify compliance with the Florida Chief Financial Officer's rules and regulations, Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, Department policy and procedures, Department of Management Services rules and regulations and State's financial management system requirements. Communicate any discrepancies found with applicable staff.Perform other related duties as required.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Knowledge of principals and techniques of effective verbal and written communication; administrative principles and practices; methods of data collection; and basic management principles and practices.Ability to review and monitor policies and procedures for compliance with applicable requirements; evaluate and analyze grants management activities; conduct fact finding research; develop and organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, proposals, and other written documents; utilize problem‑solving techniques; work independently; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.Minimum Qualifications:At least three years of verifiable related experience in accounting or governmental accounting. Post‑secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year‑for‑year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.Position of Special Trust Requirement:This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.Preferred Qualifications:N/APay:This position is hiring at $42,200.04 per year.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 set of employee benefits including:Annual and Sick Leave benefits;Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (for more information, see www.myfrs.com );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.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.Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr