OPS ACCOUNTANT III - 37940297

State of Florida

4d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

This OPS Accountant III position is in the Disbursement Unit of the Bureau of Finance and Accounting, under the Division of Administrative Services. Primary responsibilities will relate to performing the review, image uploading and quality audits to ensure that all necessary documentation for paid vouchers is present in the document management system.

Primary responsibilities include Responsible for working with varied intermediate to moderate level Agency financial and accounting records applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Monitors and reconciles revenue, disbursements, expenditures, and other financial related activity ensuring accuracy and compliance. Monitors and balances account and researches and resolves discrepancies. Compiles and analyzes financial data, prepares detailed financial reports and provides budget and/or accounting related recommendations to management for decision making process. Recommends changes to processes, policies and procedures.

Assist in the monitoring of financial records, to include expenditures and obligations. Review formal financial records for information; reconciles and ascertains that financial transactions and other financial related documents agree and that related restrictions are adhered to.

Assist with the researching of financial transactions and correcting errors by recording applicable entries in State’s financial management system.

Perform the review, image uploading and quality audits to ensure that all necessary documentation for paid vouchers is present in the document management system.

Perform monthly, quarterly and/or yearly compliance reviews of department transactions to verify compliance with the Florida Chief Financial Officer’s rules and regulations, Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, Department policy and procedures, Department of Management Services rules and regulations and State’s financial management system requirements. Communicate any discrepancies found with applicable staff.

Responsible for the pre-audit and payment processing of expenditures relating to purchases made by the department which include recurring charges, reimbursements, purchasing card transactions and other payment requests submitted.

Must communicate verbally and in writing with DEP personnel and/or vendors to provide assistance with questions and resolve any discrepancies found during any part of the pre-audit process.

Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principals and techniques of effective verbal and written communication; administrative principles and practices; methods of data collection; and basic management principles and practices.
• Review and monitor policies and procedures for compliance with applicable requirements
• evaluate an analyze grants management activities
• Conduct fact finding research
• develop and organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, proposals and other written documents
• utilize problem solving techniques
• work independently
• plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• At least two years of verifiable relatd expereience.
• Post secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of eperience on year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
• A valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• N/A

Responsibilities

• Responsible for working with varied intermediate to moderate level Agency financial and accounting records applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Monitors and reconciles revenue, disbursements, expenditures, and other financial related activity ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Monitors and balances account and researches and resolves discrepancies.
• Compiles and analyzes financial data, prepares detailed financial reports and provides budget and/or accounting related recommendations to management for decision making process.
• Recommends changes to processes, policies and procedures.
• Assist in the monitoring of financial records, to include expenditures and obligations.
• Review formal financial records for information; reconciles and ascertains that financial transactions and other financial related documents agree and that related restrictions are adhered to.
• Assist with the researching of financial transactions and correcting errors by recording applicable entries in State’s financial management system.
• Perform the review, image uploading and quality audits to ensure that all necessary documentation for paid vouchers is present in the document management system.
• Perform monthly, quarterly and/or yearly compliance reviews of department transactions to verify compliance with the Florida Chief Financial Officer’s rules and regulations, Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, Department policy and procedures, Department of Management Services rules and regulations and State’s financial management system requirements. Communicate any discrepancies found with applicable staff.
• Responsible for the pre-audit and payment processing of expenditures relating to purchases made by the department which include recurring charges, reimbursements, purchasing card transactions and other payment requests submitted.
• Must communicate verbally and in writing with DEP personnel and/or vendors to provide assistance with questions and resolve any discrepancies found during any part of the pre-audit process.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements).
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan, for more information, please visit Corebridge Financial).
• Flexible Spending Accounts

What This Job Offers

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