ACCOUNTANT IV - 48000344

State of Florida

37d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within the Bureau of the Comptroller’s State and Federal Grants and Contracts Section. This position is independently responsible for creating a variety of accounting entries from cash receipts and disbursements, encumbrances and miscellaneous general accounting entries into Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR).

Requirements

Two years of professional experience working in Florida Accounting Information Resource System (FLAIR).
Two years of professional experience with grant accounting.
Experience using Excel.
Experience performing complex reconciliations.
Knowledge of the Department of Management Services; Purchasing Rules and Regulations.
Knowledge of the Dept. of Financial Services, bureau of Auditing, Reference Guide for State Expenditures and Auditing Rules (69I-40 General, Commodities and Contractual Services).
Knowledge of the Department of Financial Services, bureau of Accounting, State Standard Expenditure Object Codes.
Knowledge of the Department of Financial Services, Division of Risk Management, Chapter 284, Florida Statutes.
Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures.
Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of contract payments.
Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Responsibilities

Provide necessary assistance to the Auditor General and other State auditors in their review of Departmental accounting records.
Review project and grant applications, plans and awards from Local Educational Agencies, Community Colleges, Universities and prime sponsors for accuracy of fiscal information and compliance with State laws and regulations.
Review grants expenditure reports submitted by agencies for accuracy and compliance with approved budget and reporting requirements.
Process encumbrance and disbursement entries into FLAIR on a daily basis.
Provides daily consultation and assistance to management and staff in the management and operation of service programs and responsibilities.
Consults with program supervisors and administrative staff to resolve programmatic, administrative and operational issues and problems.
Collects and processes refunds owed to DOE for unspent state appropriated funds.
Acts as liaison between the Department of Financial Services and DOE program areas to ensure prompt posting of payments to project recipients.

Benefits

State Group Insurance coverage options+(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)
Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
Ongoing comprehensive training provided
Career Growth
Highly skilled, professional environment
Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits