ACCOUNTANT IV - 37002285

State of Florida • APOPKA, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

A challenging opportunity is available for a self-motivated, hardworking individual, to fill the position of Accountant IV at District 3 located in beautiful Wekiwa Springs State Park. District three encompasses State Parks throughout the central Florida region from St. Augustine to Fellsmere, and from Ormond Beach to Ocala. This position reports to Operations Management Consultant II.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Accounting principles, practices and procedures
• Methods of data collection
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Design and implement accounting systems
• Prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records
• Analyze and interpret accounting data
• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to an accounting program
• Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Work independently
• Utilize problem solving techniques

Responsibilities

• Maintains an accounting system(s) for tracking revenue collection and all budget categories for all parks within District 3.
• Maintains accurate records of all expenditures and balances in District 3. Directly assist parks in tracking their expenditures and budgets. Uses motor vehicles in the performance of these duties.
• Prepare reports to accurately reflect expenditures, projections, surpluses, deficits, and allocation adjustments for the District Manager.
• Coordinates all budget allocations for parks in District 3. Prepare budget adjustment requests as necessary.
• Provides instruction and support regarding accounting/budgetary changes necessary to maintain budget financial integrity of a Florida Park Service district. Conducts revenue and park budget trend analysis for all parks in District Three. Serves as District Liaison to Finance and Accounting, Office of Financial Management and Procurement sections.
• Performs fiscal audits of all units within districts, ensuring purchasing practices adhere to Department procedures. Provides District Manager with an analysis of audits, providing recommendations for fiscal practices to assure compliance with appropriate procedures. Assists with physical inventory, as necessary, on all physical items to include sensitive items, pre-numbered forms, merchandise inventory and bulk supplies.
• Prepares and processes requisitions and field purchase orders for District office and other units within a Florida Park Service district as necessary for purchasing goods and services ensuring compliance with Department of Environmental Protections' purchasing policies and directives.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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