ACCOUNTANT IV - 64005440

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an overlap position for training purposes. The role involves processing and auditing various types of payments, including contract payments, Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), Memorandum of Understanding, grant payments, legislative provision payments, and interagency agreements. The accountant will process a variety of accounting transactions in FLAIR to create voucher documents, process returns and deletions from the Department of Financial Services, and handle payments such as journal transfers, settlement agreements, contractual services, corrections, and miscellaneous items. The position requires direct interaction with the public, vendors, and program offices to resolve discrepancies in contract disbursements and respond to inquiries regarding payment and account status. The role also involves conducting research to resolve disbursement discrepancies, providing technical training and support to contract managers and monitoring staff, and assisting with year-end processing, including the certified forward process and payable creation.

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.
• Must be willing to physically come into the office to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Responsibilities

• Process and audit contract payments ensuring all payment requirements are compiled and processed within FLAIR.
• Process and audit Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), Memorandum of Understanding, grant payments, legislative provision payments, or interagency agreements.
• Process a variety of accounting transactions in FLAIR to create appropriate voucher documents.
• Process returns and deletions from the Department of Financial Services.
• Process payments including journal transfers, settlement agreements, contractual services, corrections, and miscellaneous items.
• Resolve discrepancies in contract disbursements by dealing directly with the public, vendors, and program offices.
• Respond to oral and written inquiries regarding payment and account status.
• Conduct research as needed 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 the creation of payables.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 other supplemental insurance options)
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

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