ACCOUNTANT IV - SES - 76000244

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a responsible, high-level Accountant IV that works independently and with other accountants in the bureau. This position is authorized to audit payroll to prepare the monthly and supplemental payrolls. This position is responsible for ensuring all members are paid correctly. This position audits records in FLAIR system after payroll has posted to ensure accuracy. This position works with HSMV members to explain any differences. Responsible for validating Personnel Action Requests (PARs) received from the Bureau of Personnel (BPS). This position is responsible for the collection of overpayments from members due to leave of absence (LOA) and/or leave without pay (LWOP).

Requirements

Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
Knowledge of State of Florida payroll and accounting policies and procedures.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic, office procedures and practices.
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work assignments.
Ability to use sound judgement to identify problems, generate and evaluate alternative solutions, and make recommendations.
Be a self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing deadlines.
Skill in auditing, reviewing, reconciling or analyzing data for compliance with regulatory requirements, policies and procedures.
Skill in using Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Excel and Outlook.
Skill in communicating effectively with internal and external customers, both orally and in writing.
Skill in coordinating work assignments as well as establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with others.
Skill in using the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) system and People First system.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing customer service that includes providing guidance, handling complaints or problem resolution.
Experience using a payroll information management system or human resource information management system (e.g., Florida Accounting Information Resource [FLAIR] system, People First system, etc.).
Experience using spreadsheets for reporting or data calculation purposes.
Experience in processing payroll transactions.

Responsibilities

Audit payroll to prepare monthly and supplemental payrolls.
Ensure all members are paid correctly.
Audit records in FLAIR system after payroll has posted to ensure accuracy.
Explain any differences to HSMV members.
Validate Personnel Action Requests (PARs) received from the Bureau of Personnel (BPS).
Collect overpayments from members due to leave of absence (LOA) and/or leave without pay (LWOP).