68063606 - ACCOUNTING SERVICES ANALYST C

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

121d•Onsite

About The Position

This is not a remote (telework) position. SALARY RANGE: $1,833.39 - $2,383.41 Biweekly. This position has been identified as mission essential. The incumbent in this position may be required to work during the weekend or on holidays. In addition, mission essential personnel will be required to work during disasters, to include but not limited to, work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency work may involve the incumbent to work in another county or staffing location to assist other State Agencies with emergency work. Emergency duties may include, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. A good attendance record is essential for any individual in this position as the work involved occurs daily and is time sensitive. The individual in this position is expected to report to work daily and on time. This position is responsible for the independent application of accounting and auditing concepts, principles, theory, and technical skills in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the Policy and Systems Section (P&S) of the Bureau of Financial Services (Bureau). These duties require knowledge of the rules and regulations of Florida statutes, the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) system, and the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) accounting procedures. The incumbent works cooperatively with the Quality Assurance (QA) Review Administrator. Performs assigned QA reviews. Audits and inspects financial records and various accounting activities within the Bureau. Assists with the development and preparation of reports of audit work and employee scorecards. Monitors, produces, compiles, and distributes periodic reports to QA Administrator that identify the causes and results of audit analyses. Maintains policies and procedures that implement controls to ensure financial transactions and records are complete; adequately supported; in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and accounting standards; and are properly authorized. Serves as Back-up Administrator for the Purchasing Card (P-Card) program for the Agency. Serves as Back-up Travel Administrator for the Statewide Travel Management System (STMS). Assists with or conducts training for the Bureau as well as fiscal and program offices related to proper financial management and internal and administrative controls. Participates in year-end closing activities of certified forward and financial statements. This includes, but is not limited to, fund analyses and preparation of any corresponding work papers. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required. This includes, but is not limited to: • Serves as back-up for daily distribution of reports. • Provides technical assistance to AHCA personnel as well as state or federal auditors. • Serves as back-up for the monthly Agency-to-Comptroller reconciliation reports. • Reviews draw requests for contract and grant payments for the Disbursements Section in the Bureau. • Reconciles intra- and inter-agency transfers on a quarterly basis. Reconciles and confirms year-end "due to" and "due from" forms. • Prepares monthly reallocation of expenditures and non-operating cash transfers which include processing Biomedical transfer and Tobacco Settlement Trust Fund requests. • Updates FLAIR Title File records such as organizational codes, expansion options, other cost accumulators (OCAs) as well as object codes. • Processes and approves Ariba On Demand invoices. • Serves as back-up for the Medicaid Run.

Requirements

Four (4) years of professional work experience in FLAIR; or four (4) years of preparing State of Florida financial statements experience.
Four (4) years of professional work experience in Reconciliation.
Four (4) years of professional work experience using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint).
Ability to work independently
Ability to work well with others and be a team player
Ability to effectively communicate, both in verbal and written form
Communication Skills
Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills
Ability to take direction and deal effectively with changes in direction or policy
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data.
Ability to prepare financial reports.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Ability to operate computer effectively
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically proficient in Excel and Word

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting.

Responsibilities

Performs assigned QA reviews.
Audits and inspects financial records and various accounting activities within the Bureau.
Assists with the development and preparation of reports of audit work and employee scorecards.
Monitors, produces, compiles, and distributes periodic reports to QA Administrator that identify the causes and results of audit analyses.
Maintains policies and procedures that implement controls to ensure financial transactions and records are complete; adequately supported; in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and accounting standards; and are properly authorized.
Serves as Back-up Administrator for the Purchasing Card (P-Card) program for the Agency.
Serves as Back-up Travel Administrator for the Statewide Travel Management System (STMS).
Assists with or conducts training for the Bureau as well as fiscal and program offices related to proper financial management and internal and administrative controls.
Participates in year-end closing activities of certified forward and financial statements. This includes, but is not limited to, fund analyses and preparation of any corresponding work papers.
Serves as back-up for daily distribution of reports.
Provides technical assistance to AHCA personnel as well as state or federal auditors.
Serves as back-up for the monthly Agency-to-Comptroller reconciliation reports.
Reviews draw requests for contract and grant payments for the Disbursements Section in the Bureau.
Reconciles intra- and inter-agency transfers on a quarterly basis. Reconciles and confirms year-end "due to" and "due from" forms.
Prepares monthly reallocation of expenditures and non-operating cash transfers which include processing Biomedical transfer and Tobacco Settlement Trust Fund requests.
Updates FLAIR Title File records such as organizational codes, expansion options, other cost accumulators (OCAs) as well as object codes.
Processes and approves Ariba On Demand invoices.
Serves as back-up for the Medicaid Run.

Benefits

Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees
Life insurance: $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually
Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year
Opportunities for career advancement
Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)
Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)
Training opportunities
Flexible Spending Accounts
Shared Savings Program for select medical services
Lower copays for prescription drugs
Health and Wellness discounts