FINANCIAL REPORTING ANALYST - 55000733

State of Florida•TALLAHASSEE, FL

4d•$56,719 - $73,401•Onsite

About The Position

This position will ensure accurate financial reporting by reviewing transactions for proper coding, review trial balances for anomalies, assist with fiscal year-end closing, and perform various reconciliations to the trial balance. Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication. FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Requirements

Four years of work-related experience in an accounting or auditing related field or a college degree in a business-related field can be substituted o a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Knowledge of: Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR), Governmental Accounting, Auditing and Financial Reporting (GAAFR), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and State Chief Financial Officer’s (CFO) operating procedures
Ability to interpret and apply, accounting and auditing theory, standards, practices and procedures
Accounting systems
Internal control concepts
Reconciliation procedures and processes
Skills in: Balancing and reconciling accounts in accordance with GAAP or in compliance with applicable legal or procedural requirements
Efficient and effective use of computer applications such as spreadsheets, work processing and database applications
Preparing supporting schedules for agency and/or statewide financial statements in accordance with GAAP or another comprehensive basis of accounting, identifying errors and providing guidance on appropriate corrective actions if needed
Analyzing processes to ensure they are performed in the most efficient and effective manner
Ability to: Research and interpret accounting literature, rules and pronouncements
Examine, audit, review, analyze and evaluate financial and operational data
Prepare financial statement working papers and schedules
Utilize problem solving techniques
Perform reconciliations and to research and resolve discrepancies
Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Plan, organizer and conduct activities independently with minimal supervision
Develop, implement and enhance procedures and controls
Exercise proper judgment
Work effectively with other department offices, other State agencies and the public
Work effectively as a team member (teamwork, open-mindedness and a cooperative attitude)
Perform duties under pressure and time constraints and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

Perform the reconciliation of Department Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) records to State Accounts for cash receipts and cash disbursements. Ensure the Department’s cash balance agrees with State Accounts. Ensure appropriate Department personnel are notified of issues identified and that necessary corrective action is taken.
Periodically review the trial balance for anomalies such as atypical balances, incorrect general ledger code usage, accrual indicator usage, and other FLAIR data fields. Ensure appropriate Department personnel are notified of issues identified and that necessary corrective action is taken.
Assist in the Department’s annual year-end closing processes. Ensure the timely completion of assigned year-end duties. Prepare and/or review necessary financial reporting accrual, adjusting and correcting entries, ensure information is accurate, and that clear, concise supporting documentation is maintained for audit purposes. Coordinate, review and submit the required financial statement forms within the time frame established by the Department of Financial Services for inclusion in the State’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
Provide assistance to Department staff in establishing new FLAIR accounting codes or assistance in understanding codes and transactions.
Provide assistance to other fiscal staff, budget coordinators, and district accountants in analyzing FLAIR data and other reports. Provide assistance and training to users to ensure accurate correcting entries for identified issues.
Perform the monthly reconciliation of bid protest and cash performance bonds, advances, accounts payables, intra/inter funds, payroll transactions, and the Receipt Processing System as assigned. Ensure appropriate Department personnel are notified of issues identified and that necessary corrective action is taken.
Perform the reconciliation of Department clearing and revolving funds. This includes reconciling the cash in bank amount to the FLAIR revolving fund balances. Ensure appropriate Department personnel are notified of issues identified and that necessary corrective action is taken.
Research and complete special projects as assigned and submit results to supervisor in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.