ACCOUNTING SERVICES ANALYST C - 77071719

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

1d•$55,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Financial Reporting section within the Finance and Budget Office. The role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the agency’s financial data through the analysis and reconciliation of complex accounting records. This position will play a key role in maintaining the general ledger, supporting trust fund compliance, and contributing to financial reporting and year-end processes. The incumbent will be required to complete training and attain proficiency in the Florida PALM accounting system to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of this position.

Requirements

Four (4) years of experience in accounting or financial management, one (1) of which must have been experience in financial account management, auditing, or account reconciliation, or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of professional experience in financial account management, auditing, or account reconciliation can substitute for the required experience.
Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.
Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
Not eligible for Telework.
Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application and resume.
Cover letter required and should provide information regarding any gaps in employment.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Strong understanding of account reconciliation.
Proficiency in using Excel for functions such as pivot tables, formulas, and lookups.
Ability to prepare, organize and maintain a variety of accounting records.
Ability to provide support and guidance to staff regarding financial processes and discrepancies.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to review and monitor policies and procedures for compliance with applicable requirements.

Responsibilities

Monitor and reconcile transactions within the general ledger (GL), ensuring accuracy of balances and resolving discrepancies in collaboration with Commission staff.
Prepare and process journal entries as needed.
Perform monthly reconciliations of the Commission’s trust funds to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations and communicate needed corrections to other sections, providing guidance as necessary.
Collect, analyze, and interpret financial data to prepare timely and accurate reports for management and other stakeholders.
Develop a strong working knowledge of the Florida PALM (Planning, Accounting, and Ledger Management) system, including its processes, reporting tools, and coding structure.
Support year-end financial activities including identifying and resolving atypical balances, processing prior period transactions, completing Workiva forms, Form 3 Intra-funds, and entering post-close adjustments.
Assist in the preparation and reconciliation of Schedule 1 forms as part of the annual financial reporting process.
Communicate effectively—both verbally and in writing—with internal staff to provide guidance, resolve discrepancies, and ensure alignment across departments.
Serve as a liaison with other agencies to confirm and reconcile transfers.
Prepare the daily cash report, including investment and disinvestment transactions.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions.
Option of selecting between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement.
Tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems.
Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly
No Cost $25,000 Life Insurance
Nine Paid State Holidays, One Personal Holiday per year
4 hours Annual Leave and 4 hours Sick Leave accrued Biweekly
Retirement Plan Options
State University and College Tuition Waiver Program
On the Job Trainings
Support for family planning, including paid maternity leave, adoption benefits, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Family Supportive Work Program (FSWP), and paid leave for family and medical responsibilities for eligible employees.
Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and other reasons.