68064785 - GOVERNMENT ANALYST II

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

4d•$74,713 - $82,184•Onsite

About The Position

The Government Analyst II is a highly skilled position responsible for coordinating large-scale projects involving Agency finances, budget, and cash management. Under direction, the incumbent performs professional work assisting with the implementation and maintenance of an ongoing financial management function, including researching and analyzing State of Florida policies, rules, and laws. This is not a remote position. It has been designated mission essential; the incumbent may be required to work weekends and holidays, during disasters, and outside normal work hours or days. Emergency assignments may require work in another county or staffing location. Daily, punctual attendance is essential because the work is time-sensitive. The salary range is $2,873.56–$3,160.92 biweekly and is negotiable based on experience. Applicants must successfully complete the required State and National criminal history screening before beginning employment. Employees are subject to reasonable-suspicion drug testing under the Florida Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Requirements

Four years of professional or non-professional accounting experience. A combination of this experience and up to 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of college education, including two accounting courses, may substitute year for year for the required experience.
Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of data collection methods.
Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records.
Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to work independently and use problem-solving skills.
Successful completion of State and National criminal history screening before beginning employment.
A good attendance record and the ability to report to work daily and on time.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly trust fund analyses and schedules, revenue analyses, and other reports for Agency management.
Coordinate Agency tasks and project implementation and monitoring, including the annual Schedule I, trust fund analyses, schedules for the Legislative Budget Request (LBR), and supporting documentation.
Communicate policy and budgetary impacts of variances from expected outcomes, including matters related to the Approved Operating Budget, Federal cash management, and annual year-end financial reporting.
Assist with funding the annual Approved Operating Budget, budget amendments, and LBRs to ensure alignment with the General Appropriations Act and approved departmental allocation methods.
Fund and calculate annual revenue estimates by source.
Monitor Legislative and Department of Financial Services rules, regulations, and policies, as well as applicable Federal financial rules, reporting requirements, and data needs.
Interpret and/or evaluate compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Prepare ad hoc reports as requested and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance, including individual and family coverage for eligible employees.
Free $25,000 life insurance policy, with the option to purchase additional coverage.
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 State employee.
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually.
Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year.
Career advancement opportunities.
Tuition waivers accepted by major Florida colleges and universities.
Potential student loan forgiveness, subject to eligibility.
Training opportunities.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Shared Savings Program for select medical services.
Lower prescription drug copays.
Health and wellness discounts.