ACCOUNTANT III - 80024740

State of Florida

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs professional work within the Bureau of Finance and Accounting in the Disbursement Contract/Grants Unit. The incumbent in this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60K-15, Florida Administrative Code and Section 215.422, Florida Statute. Responsible for the auditing of contractual service, grant, third-party medical, and lease invoices.

Requirements

Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Office of Chief Financial Officer.
Knowledge of the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) system.
Knowledge of State of Florida accounting procedures.
Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to accounting standards
Understand utilized problem-solving techniques.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Develop, organize and prepare a variety of accounting schedules into a logical format.
Review data for accuracy and completeness.
Utilize automation methods to obtain informational reports.
Determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Nice To Haves

knowledge of FLAIR.
knowledge of payroll system.
knowledge of Florida PALM.
working in a position with regulatory responsibilities.
maintaining account files.
reconciling payments.
auditing invoices.

Responsibilities

Auditing invoices against information in FACTS and CTS.
Daily assembly of vouchers using Image API imaging software (Axiom Pro).
Daily input of invoices, journal transfers, adjustments, and special payments entries into the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR).
Responsible for maintaining selected fiscal contract, grant, and lease files in auditable condition.
Quarterly reconciliation of posted payments of selected invoices entered in FLAIR.
Responsible for encumbrance of contracts and grants into FLAIR.
Quarterly reconciliation of encumbered balances.
Responds to inquiries regarding accounting activities, performing research, audit confirmations, and DFS Controller return corrections as necessary.
Performs other related duties as required.
Responsible for analyzing and interpreting agreements in compliance with GAAP, GASB, basic accounting auditing standards and applicable legal requirements.
This position is required to comply with Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, Prompt Payment Compliance Law.