ACCOUNTANT IV - 71002373

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Financial Management Bureau, reporting to the Grants section. This is a full-time position that works closely with FDLE’s financial information and is responsible for ensuring that grant financial data is accurately transacted and reported. This position requires a strong ability to analyze data and conduct independent research to ensure grant funds are used appropriately.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to an accounting program
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to use computer software skills, including BEGINNER skills in database/spreadsheet software, including but not limited to Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to research and find errors in reconciliation of expenditures and cash reports
• Knowledge of the Florida Accounting Information Resource System (FLAIR)
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data

Nice To Haves

• Current FDLE members who have satisfactorily completed at least six months of the probationary period for their current position.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing expenditures on assigned grants against the grant’s budget to determine eligibility
• Preparing monthly grant claims
• Preparing all necessary reports relating to the grants
• Researching, calculating, and recording all necessary Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) entries
• Reconciling claims filed to the FLAIR expenditures and revenue
• Reconciling FLAIR cash
• Developing working relationships with program members and resolve issues independently
• Coordinating a monthly review of expenditure claims with the grant managers
• Ensuring compliance with special conditions and limitations of the grant
• Ensuring proper assignment of grant positions in People First

Benefits

• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month
• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more
• Paid maternity leave and parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
• Pension and investment retirement plan options
• Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts

What This Job Offers

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