ACCOUNTANT IV - 42002095 (FOR STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM EMPLOYEES ONLY)

State of Florida • Alachua, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position requires independent and innovative judgment. This position recommends operational policies and assists in the establishment of procedures, as required, to implement policies, achieve operational objectives, or resolve operational problems. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Occasional to moderate travel required. Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and four (4) year of professional or nonprofessional accounting experience; or A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Requires possession of a valid driver license.
• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
• Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Manages, directs, plans, organizes, and participates in all general business, accounting and budget activities relating to the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. Performs fiscal, purchasing, and statistical reporting and provides input and recommendations for budget preparation. Keeps abreast of changes in land acquisition programs and keeps track of all fiscal year allotments and encumbrance reports related to Rural and Family Lands. Interprets and ensures division and departmental compliance with statutory requirements and agency rules and regulations.
• Manages, directs, plans, organizes, and participates in all general business, accounting and budget activities relating to the Land Acquisition Program. Performs fiscal, purchasing, and statistical reporting and provides input and recommendations for budget preparation. Keeps abreast of changes in Land Acquisition programs and keeps track of all fiscal year allotments and encumbrance reports related to Land. Interprets and ensures division and departmental compliance with statutory requirements and agency rules and regulations.
• Manages, directs, plans, organizes, and participates in all general business, accounting and budget activities relating to Forest Legacy Grant Program. Performs fiscal, purchasing, and statistical reporting and provides input and recommendations for budget preparation. Keeps abreast of changes in Forest Legacy grant programs and keeps track of all fiscal year allotments and encumbrance reports related to the Legacy grant program.
• Serves as the Divisional contact for land and hangar lease Agreements. Enters and maintains divisional Lease contracts and amendments into AIMS and works with the Department Lease Section to process and route lease agreements.
• Performs other related duties and special assignments within the Fiscal Section.

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
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED