ACCOUNTANT III

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office in Tallahassee, FL in Finance and Accounting. The mission of the Finance and Accounting department in the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to provide accurate, timely, and transparent financial management and reporting. This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience in answering a multi-line phone.

Responsibilities

Handle vendor invoices, electronic purchasing card invoices, and warrant distribution, ensuring compliance with Section 215.422, Florida Statutes.
Receive, review, and approve receipt and disbursement documents for input into the computerized accounting system, ensuring timely payment of the Department’s legal liabilities.
Audit invoices for accuracy, proper certification, and authorization, prepare journal transfers, and conduct research to resolve any issues during the review process.
Input source documents into the accounting system promptly, generate and review reports for accuracy, and maintain comprehensive files of all related documentation.
Respond to inquiries from vendors, the public, and other agency personnel, providing accurate information and resolving any issues related to invoice processing.

Benefits

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
Tuition-Free college courses.
Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:
Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
Deferred Compensation
Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.