ACCOUNTING SERVICES ANALYST A - 71000014

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, in-office position on the Financial Management Bureau’s Encumbered Accounts Payable team at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The role reviews, audits, and processes vendor invoices and payments; ensures compliance with applicable state statutes, rules, policies, and procedures; researches and resolves payment-related issues; and provides customer service and support to agency personnel and program areas concerning invoice processing and payment matters.

Requirements

• Knowledge of effective verbal and written communication principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the Florida Accounting Information System (FLAIR).
• Knowledge of data collection methods.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments to ensure proper completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data.
• Ability to use computer software, including Microsoft Excel, Adobe, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices in accordance with established procedures.
• Audit invoices against purchase orders for accuracy before payment processing in Ariba On Demand (AOD).
• Reconcile invoices in Ariba On Demand (AOD).
• Process payments in Ariba On Demand (AOD) and FLAIR.
• Key journal transfers for transactions with other state agencies and internal agency adjustments using FLAIR.
• Ensure payments comply with Florida Statutes 215.422, FDLE policies, the Department of Financial Services’ Reference Guide for State Expenditures, and other applicable rules and guidelines.
• Research, monitor, and resolve pending invoice and payment issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain and manage a pending file and collaborate with vendors, members, and program areas to resolve discrepancies.
• Escalate unresolved issues according to established procedures.
• Provide customer service and assistance to vendors and members regarding invoice processing, payment status, and payment-related inquiries.

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
• Supplemental insurance options, including dental, vision, and disability coverage
• 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
• Training, team building, mentoring, and opportunities for professional growth

What This Job Offers

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