ACCOUNTANT II - 72002816

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

7d•$38,000•Onsite

About The Position

This advertisement is for a career service position located in the Purchasing & Accounting section at the Division of Administrative Hearings. The Accountant II provides accounting and financial support services for the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH). This position is responsible for processing and auditing financial transactions, managing purchasing card (P-Card) activity, preparing and maintaining accounting records, processing travel-related transactions, and supporting compliance with state accounting policies and procedures. The incumbent works closely with agency staff and the Department of Financial Services to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial operations while providing effective customer service and administrative support.

Requirements

Knowledge of accounting principles, theory, and concepts;
Knowledge of internal control concepts;
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to accounting programs;
Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records;
Ability to work independently;
Ability to problem-solve and make decisions;
Ability to use a personal computer and utilize automated spreadsheet applications;
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; and
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the Works application.
Experience working in the MFMP application.
Knowledge of the statutory requirements for state travel.

Responsibilities

Prepares daily printing of voucher and T9 voucher schedules and JT Reports.
Assembles voucher schedule daily packets with required supporting documentation.
Uploads voucher schedules to the MFT system for Department of Financial Services’ (DFS) review.
Verifies that P-Card charges are valid, necessary, and within budget; confirming receipt of goods/services; reviewing and updating accounting codes in WORKS; resolving discrepancies with cardholders; and auditing charges and receipts for accuracy within seven (7) days of posting and batching them over to DFS.
Monitors outstanding P-Card charges to ensure that all are paid within ten calendar days in Works.
Serves as the Exception Handler in MFMP, in order to approve any outstanding Invoice Reconciliations (IR).
Prepares travel authorizations and reimbursements in the Statewide Travel Management System (STMS) when needed as the backup travel preparer.
Monitors the DOAH’s STMS inbox and STMS’s workflow and maintains the DOAH Travel Reimbursement log as needed.
Other related duties as assigned.