Accountant III - 79010263

State of Florida • Largo, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a professional accounting position in the Bureau of Finance and Accounting responsible for performing a wide variety of accounting functions in the Disbursements section. This position is responsible for auditing FLAIR data code entries, reviewing all payments for compliance with Florida Statutes, and auditing and approving voucher payments. The incumbent in this position is responsible for analyzing daily transactions for compliance with rules and regulations to include process improvement recommendations to Disbursements section management. The incumbent will also research outstanding obligations for the certification process of encumbrances at the close of the fiscal year. Due to the interaction with agency personnel and vendors by telephone, written correspondence, or in person to resolve any discrepancies detected in payment transactions, the incumbent must have proven exemplary customer service skills.

Requirements

• Proficient in MS Office software including Excel and Word
• Understanding of FLAIR disbursement transactions
• Ability to interpret FLAIR Schedule of Allotment Balance reports
• Knowledge of the Statewide Travel Management System (STMS) and PCard Works
• Ability to use STMS and Works in Accounts Payable section
• Ability to apply accounting standards as needed
• Knowledge of MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP)
• Ability to use MFMP in the accounts payable section
• Ability to work independently and in a team context
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficient use of technical accounting terminology
• Analytical, comprehension and organization skills
• Ability to plan and coordinate work
• Ability to solve problems
• Ability to provide written management recommendations
• Knowledge of Florida Statute 215.42
• Ability to apply rule and statute
• High school diploma or GED
• Two years’ professional accounting experience; or Professional or nonprofessional experience accounting experience or any combination

Nice To Haves

• Experience with FLAIR
• Experience with MFMP
• Experience with STMS
• Experience with Works

Responsibilities

• Auditing FLAIR data code entries
• Reviewing all payments for compliance with Florida Statutes
• Auditing and approving voucher payments
• Analyzing daily transactions for compliance with rules and regulations
• Providing process improvement recommendations to Disbursements section management
• Researching outstanding obligations for the certification process of encumbrances at the close of the fiscal year
• Processing smart device and cell phone invoices (Verizon, T-Mobile, etc.)
• Processing Wright Express (WEX) invoices
• Processing Journal Transfers to other state agencies
• Processing Special category payments - Real Estate Recovery claims, Construction Recovery claims, etc.
• Processing travel reimbursements in STMS
• Processing PCard charges in Works
• Processing vendor invoices in MFMP as invoice manager
• Working with internal and external customers to resolve Accounts Payable issues
• Researching vendors' outstanding payment inquiries and monthly vendor statements
• Performing other related duties as required

Benefits

• State of Florida retirement package; 3% employee contribution required
• Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually
• Health insurance coverage (i.e. individual and family coverage) to eligible employees
• $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees
• Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available
• Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED