ACCOUNTANT III - 77070057

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy. Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative, and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment. This position is part of the Revenue Section and is responsible for daily operations including preparing revenue receipts for deposit, ensuring adequate backup accompanies payments, coding deposits for FLAIR, preparing FLAIR scripts for upload, monitoring refund requests, and processing refund requests. Other duties include assisting in monthly reconciliation, running and posting prior month-end FLAIR RDS reports, communicating with the supervisor, serving as backup support, responding to inquiries regarding revenue issues, and performing other related duties.

Requirements

A high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of bookkeeping, accounting, or administrative support experience.
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university can substitute for the required experience.
Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.
Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application and resume.
Cover letter is required and should provide information regarding any gaps in employment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel and other Office Suite programs.
Ability to prepare, organize and maintain a variety of accounting records.
Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to an accounting program.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to solve problems and make decisions.

Responsibilities

Prepares Revenue receipts (payments) for deposit into the State Concentration account (Wells Fargo)
Ensures adequate backup accompanies the payments to code to FLAIR appropriately.
Ensures all checks/money order and cash are deposited.
Codes deposits for FLAIR
Prepares FLAIR script for upload to FLAIR/PALM.
Monitors Refund Approval Section in RMS and Revenue email inbox for refund requests.
Processes Refund Requests
Assists in the monthly reconciliation.
Runs prior month end FLAIR RDS reports and posts to SharePoint.
Clearly communicate with Supervisor regarding the status of assigned duties.
Serves as back-up as needed to support FBO.
Responds to the public, auditors, and Commission employees regarding various revenue issues.
Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage with low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions.
Option to select between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement.
Tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems.
Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly
No Cost $25,000 Life Insurance
Nine Paid State Holidays, One Personal Holiday per year
4 hours Annual Leave and 4 hours Sick Leave accrued Biweekly
Retirement Plan Options
State University and College Tuition Waiver Program
On the Job Trainings
Support for family planning, including paid maternity leave, adoption benefits, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Family Supportive Work Program (FSWP), and paid leave for family and medical responsibilities for eligible employees.
Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and other reasons.