OPS ACCOUNTANT IV - 77901100

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy. Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative, and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment. Visit our website for more information: MyFWC.com

Requirements

Three (3) years of experience in accounting or financial management, with one (1) year of experience processing revenues, reimbursements, billing, or financial reporting.
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university may be used in lieu of one (1) year of the required experience in processing revenues, reimbursements, billing, or financial reporting.
Satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.
Ability to think critically to solve complex problems.
Ability to perform accurately in a detailed oriented environment.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related policies, procedures, principles and practices.
Knowledge of applicable computer applications and basic computer functions.
Knowledge of electronic data processing as it applies to fiscal and accounting activities.
Knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices of financial data collection and report preparation.
Knowledge of accounting systems and practices.

Responsibilities

Complete training and attain proficiency in the Florida PALM accounting system.
Prepare and record daily deposit transactions in Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR).
Maintain and ensure documentation for all transactions are uploaded to Laserfiche document management system.
Assist with performing daily and monthly reconciliations for Revenue transactions as needed.
Organize and maintain source documents and deposit files in the agencies’ document management system.
Ensure that documents are prepared for voucher submittal for Expenditure Refunds/Reimbursements.
Run the Debit Memo report from PALM daily.
Prepare information on Returned items and add to the delinquent account tracking list.
Perform due diligence to collect delinquent monies.
Monitor delinquent account activity to ensure accounts are submitted to Collections timely per F.S. 215.34 (2).
Clearly and effectively communicate internally and externally.
Performs other duties as assigned.