BUDGET SPECIALIST - 76004883

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement. With a workforce of approximately 4,500 employees throughout the state, the Department is leading the way to A Safer Florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles, and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol. If you're seeking employment with a meaningful mission, opportunities for skill growth and career advancement, competitive medical and life insurance, retirement benefits, ample vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and educational assistance, consider building your career at FLHSMV!

Requirements

Knowledge of the State of Florida budget process.
Knowledge of the State of Florida’s purchasing policies, and eProcurement System.
Knowledge of the State of Florida’s accounting policies, procedures and accounting codes.
Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, polices, and procedures.
Ability to research and analyze financial data and compile the data into organized, reader-friendly reports.
Ability to work independently, as well as with a team.
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments to meet required deadlines.
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suites.
Skill in communicating effectively with internal and external customers in a tactful, courteous, and non-judgmental manner.
Applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history. Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in using Microsoft Excel related to creating and updating budget spreadsheets for financial reporting.
Experience working with FLAIR.
Experience in the procurement process in MFMP.
Proficient knowledge and understanding of business mathematics and accounting and be able to apply these to work and job requirements.
An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience in accounting or budget.

Responsibilities

Reviews purchase requisitions (PRs) in MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) to ensure compliance with funding, account codes, and operational requirements and tracks them in budget analysis worksheets.
Manages user access and provides system support for MFMP, P-Card Works, and Statewide Travel Management System (STMS), serving as the key point of contact for budget, procurement, and payment-related inquiries across the state.
Reviews FLAIR accounting transactions and budget reports.
Monitors expenditure and encumbrances to ensure budget availability.
Responds to requests for budgetary information.
Analyzes monthly P-Card transactions to identify trends and resolve potential issues.
Collaborates with field personnel to research and resolve unusual or complex financial transactions.
Assists with the preparation of the Division’s Legislative Budget Request (LBR).
Performs other administrative duties.