ACCOUNTANT IV - 64080680

State of Florida

8d • $36,036 - $39,640 • Onsite

About The Position

Process and audit contract payments ensuring that all payment requirements are compiled and then processed within FLAIR. Process and audit Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), Memorandum of Understanding as well as any grant payments, legislative provision payments or interagency agreements assigned. A wide variety of accounting transactions must be processed in FLAIR to create the appropriate voucher documents. Auditor is responsible for processing returns and deletions from the Department of Financial Services. Types of payments to be processed include but are not limited to journal transfers, settlement agreements, contractual services, corrections, and miscellaneous items. Auditors deal directly with the public, vendor, and program office to resolve discrepancies in contract disbursements. The auditor will respond to inquiries both oral and written regarding payment and account status. Conducts research as needed to resolve and correct disbursement discrepancies. Auditor will provide technical training and support to contract managers, contract administration and the contract administration monitoring staff when needed as well as input and participation in staff training, when necessary. Assist in the year end processing including the certified forward process and the creation of payables. Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: office procedures and practices; methods of data collection; principles of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; as well as accounting principles, practices and procedures.
• Skill in: use computer software skills, including beginner skills in database/ spreadsheet software, including but not limited to Microsoft Excel and Word; 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, utilize problem solving techniques, work independently, 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 in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the position.

Responsibilities

• Process and audit contract payments ensuring that all payment requirements are compiled and then processed within FLAIR.
• Process and audit Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), Memorandum of Understanding as well as any grant payments, legislative provision payments or interagency agreements assigned.
• Process a wide variety of accounting transactions in FLAIR to create the appropriate voucher documents.
• Process returns and deletions from the Department of Financial Services.
• Process payments including but not limited to journal transfers, settlement agreements, contractual services, corrections, and miscellaneous items.
• Deal directly with the public, vendor, and program office to resolve discrepancies in contract disbursements.
• Respond to inquiries both oral and written 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 the contract administration monitoring staff when needed as well as input and participation in staff training, when necessary.
• Assist in the year end processing including the certified forward process and the creation of payables.
• Other duties, as assigned.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed