DOS - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 45000016

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the bookkeeper for the Friends of Florida History, Inc., the citizen support organization (CSO) for the Florida Division of Historical Resources. A successful applicant will work independently to perform financial and administrative tasks to support the CSO.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of full-time experience working as a bookkeeper, in banking, or in a closely-related financial position
• Knowledge of accounting practices
• Experience using Quickbooks
• Attached Resume
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to maintain professional and effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and members of the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow policies and maintain established standards.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information.
• Strong computer literacy focused on the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), Adobe, and QuickBooks.
• Strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working for a government agency, non-profit, or cultural organization
• Experience using QuickBooks Online

Responsibilities

• Conducts bookkeeping tasks, including but not limited to: Files and tracks all income/expenditures, recording to appropriate fund accounts, Processes end-of-month transfers prior to reconciliation with the independent accounting firm, Pays invoices in a timely manner, Prepares reports for various program areas, Enters data using QuickBooks Online, Obtains signatures for checks.
• Assists store managers with administrative tasks, participates in inventory, and exchanges money at the bank.
• Assists with the financial administration of the CSO including generating reports on request, helping with annual audits, and maintaining relevant financial records.
• Supports staff managing the CSO membership program, including generating correspondence, and record keeping.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment.
• We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills, and talents to join our workforce.
• Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
• Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).
• The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
• Candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.
• Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed