OPS ACCOUNTING SERVICES ANALYST C - 77909230

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Finance and Budget Office is hiring an OPS Accounting Services Analyst C in Tallahassee. The position pays $32.50 per hour for 30 to 40 hours per week and is subject to available funding. The incumbent must complete training and attain proficiency in the Florida PALM accounting system.

The role focuses on disaster cost recovery and FEMA liaison activities. It includes reviewing disaster payments and expenditure moves, coordinating monthly Commission billings and claims cost recovery, maintaining records and payment tracking, analyzing project information, preparing reports, and monitoring compliance with state and federal requirements. The analyst works with Commission staff and external stakeholders to support disaster claims, agreements, and project closeout.

The position is not eligible for telework. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Employment is contingent on a satisfactory fingerprint-based criminal history check.

Requirements

• Five years of experience in accounting or financial management, including at least one year in financial account management, auditing, or account reconciliation; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university and one year of professional experience in financial account management, auditing, or account reconciliation.
• Complete training and attain proficiency in the Florida PALM accounting system.
• Satisfactory fingerprint-based criminal history check in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis methods and basic management principles and practices.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data; develop recommendations and solve problems; document workflow and operational or management improvements; and organize data for reports and other written materials.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research and use problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently and apply relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; communicate effectively; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Experience related to FEMA claims management and/or contract management.

Responsibilities

• Review disaster payments and expenditure moves for accuracy, timeliness, and consistency; document review results and address deficiencies or errors.
• Coordinate and perform monthly Commission billings and cost recovery for disaster claims.
• Maintain knowledge of state and federal requirements and Commission processes and deadlines for disaster payment processing.
• Analyze findings to support timely and accurate project completion and closeout.
• Compile and maintain data and records in an organized format, record relevant correspondence in Florida Public Assistance (FLPA), prepare reports on awarded-agreement status, and maintain an automated system for tracking agreement payments.
• Develop and conduct training for Commission staff who process disaster cost recovery.
• Participate in assigned or voluntary internal and external workgroups or committees and attend meetings.
• Perform or ensure completion of year-end activities by assigned due dates.
• Investigate and collaborate with FEMA, EOG-DEM, DEP, FBO, and division offices regarding supporting documentation, invoices, time, equipment, and activity reporting.
• Gather and analyze data and prepare reports for management or others as requested; confirm and validate customer and staff requests or needs.
• Monitor Commission disaster processes for compliance with state and federal rules and regulations.
• Serve as a liaison between Commission staff and external entities for claims information and analyze disaster cost recovery information.

Benefits

• Eligible OPS positions and qualifying applicants may receive health coverage, with stated biweekly premiums of $25 for single coverage and $90 for family coverage.
• Low-cost $25,000 life insurance.
• OPS FICA Alternative Retirement Plan.
• On-the-job training.
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level