ACCOUNTANT II - 65000142

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an independent professional accounting position in the Department of Elder Affairs’ Division of Financial and Support Services. The role applies accounting techniques to a variety of fiscal transactions and maintains complex accounting and financial records. It supports timely payments to Aging Network Providers and requires the incumbent to report to the Department of Elder Affairs office in the area served; the position is not telework eligible.

The position reviews and audits invoices, processes payments, enters and records financial data in state accounting and contract-management systems, maintains payment documentation, and supports reconciliations, travel audits, and accounting projects. Additional duties may be assigned as directed. The salary is listed as $2,896.67–$3,386.64 monthly, with annual salary stated as starting at $40,639.68, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• Knowledge of FLAIR transactions, Department of Financial Services voucher-auditing rules, state expenditure guidelines, and Florida Statute 215.422.
• Ability to record and verify information accurately, meet deadlines, and perform multiple tasks.
• Skill using Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to apply critical-thinking and analytical skills to make informed decisions.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply basic accounting and auditing principles and procedures.
• Successful completion of a Level 2 Criminal History Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Review and audit vendor invoices for accuracy and process them for payment.
• Enter expenditure data and related encumbrance transactions into FLAIR and MyFlorida Marketplace (MFMP).
• Verify voucher summary reports and prepare vouchers for submission.
• Record financial data in the Automated Contract Management System (ACMS).
• Maintain organized payment files with supporting documentation.
• Assist in periodically reconciling department balances with master file records.
• Research requests and provide data to internal employees and external vendors or auditors.
• Assist with agency accounting files, including voucher documentation, canceled warrants, and related materials.
• Conduct travel audits and manage FLAIR transactions within STMS to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Assist with PALM project tasks and testing requirements.
• Support accounting division projects and complete them accurately and on time.
• Complete additional assignments as directed in accordance with department standards.

Benefits

• State Group Health Insurance Coverage
• Employer-paid $25,000 life insurance policy
• Dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Annual and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays each year
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers for State of Florida community colleges, colleges, and universities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed