ACCOUNTANT IV - 64005440

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

9d • $36,036 - $39,797 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for processing and auditing contract payments, Memorandum of Agreements (MOA), Memorandum of Understandings, grant payments, legislative provision payments, and interagency agreements. The role involves processing a variety of accounting transactions in FLAIR to create voucher documents, including returns and deletions from the Department of Financial Services. Specific payment types include journal transfers, settlement agreements, contractual services, corrections, and miscellaneous items. The auditor will interact with the public, vendors, and program offices to resolve discrepancies in contract disbursements and respond to inquiries regarding payment and account status. The position also requires conducting research to resolve disbursement discrepancies, providing technical training and support to contract managers and staff, and assisting with year-end processing such as the certified forward process and payable creation. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of office procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of methods of data collection.
• Knowledge of principles of correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Skill in using computer software, including beginner skills in database/spreadsheet software (Microsoft Excel and Word).
• Skill in communicating program information at appropriate levels to different audiences.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to an accounting program.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to research and find errors in reconciliation of expenditures and cash reports.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Responsibilities

• Process and audit contract payments, MOAs, MOUs, grant payments, legislative provision payments, and interagency agreements.
• Process a variety of accounting transactions in FLAIR to create voucher documents.
• Process returns and deletions from the Department of Financial Services.
• Resolve discrepancies in contract disbursements by interacting with the public, vendors, and program offices.
• Respond to oral and written inquiries regarding payment and account status.
• Conduct research to resolve and correct disbursement discrepancies.
• Provide technical training and support to contract managers, contract administration, and contract administration monitoring staff.
• Participate in staff training when necessary.
• Assist in year-end processing, including the certified forward process and creation of payables.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance)
• Retirement plan options with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed