FINANCIAL EXAMINER/ANALYST I - 43000287

State of Florida•TALLAHASSEE, FL

1d•$45,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Examiner/Analyst I works in the Treasury Division’s Bureau of Collateral Management in Tallahassee. The position maintains accounting systems for regulated entities, including insurance companies, financial institutions, and Lottery vendors, and administers accounts used for deposits or pledges of collateral. The role evaluates regulatory documents, processes changes to entity names and mergers, reviews trust business annual reports for compliance, processes Certificate of Deposit Agreements, and prepares financial and management reports. It also communicates with regulatory authorities, regulated entities, management, staff, and the public, and performs related departmental work as required. The hiring salary range is $45,000 to $50,000, commensurate with experience. The position is not eligible for teleworking and is based at the Tallahassee office at 1801 Hermitage Blvd. The selection interview includes oral questions and a work sample using Microsoft Word and Excel. A security background check, including fingerprinting, is required as a condition of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Knowledge of data compilation and analysis methods and of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
Ability to recognize the validity, authenticity, and propriety of accounting records; prepare reports; conduct financial records audits; and prepare and maintain accounting records.
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; use problem-solving techniques; and work independently.
Ability to investigate, review, analyze, and interpret accounting, security, and related data.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to use a personal computer and skill with word processing, spreadsheet, and data-system software compatible with established division or department standards.
Skill in composing and constructing letters and narrative reports, proofreading, and editing.
Applicants must complete all fields of the State of Florida employment application, provide verifiable responses to qualifying questions, and explain any employment gaps. Experience and education requirements must be met when applying.
A security background check, including fingerprinting, is required as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Two years of customer service experience.
One year of professional experience preparing and maintaining accounting and/or financial records.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance.

Responsibilities

Maintain accounting systems and administer accounts for regulated entities for the establishment, activation, or deactivation of accounts used for collateral deposits or pledges.
Evaluate regulatory documents used to establish depositing accounts.
Analyze and process name-change and merger documentation for regulated entities and financial institutions serving as collateral issuers of certificates of deposit.
Investigate unusual findings, document actions taken for routine transactions, and recommend corrective action for complex transactions for supervisor approval.
Review and process trust business annual reports and determine compliance with statutes and office policies.
Research and report material discrepancies or deficiencies to management, advise businesses of required corrective action, and resolve problems.
Communicate and consult verbally and in writing with regulatory authorities, officials of regulated entities, management and staff, and the public about the Bureau’s collateral administration services.
Process Certificate of Deposit Agreements for financial institutions seeking to serve as collateral issuers.
Prepare periodic and special-purpose financial and management reports concerning accounts established for collateral deposits and pledges.
Perform related work as required within the department.