PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT SPECIALIST

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of a Professional Accountant Specialist is to ensure financial integrity and compliance through diligent auditing, comprehensive training, and effective coordination. We strive to support our team and agency by managing procedures, analyzing data for informed decision-making, and maintaining transparent compliance reporting. This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent AND three (3) years of experience in accounting, auditing, or finance OR
Must possess three (3) years of postsecondary education AND one year of experience in accounting, auditing, or finance.

Nice To Haves

Accounts payable/disbursement and MFMP experience.

Responsibilities

Vendor Payment Audits: Conduct monthly post audits on a sample of vendor payments to include AOD, WORKS, STMS, Contracts, and FLAIR invoices
Staff Training: Trains new staff in the Bureau of Finance and Accounting
PALM Training Coordination: Coordinates with Florida Palm liaisons to create and conduct PALM trainings and job aids. Will also be responsible for conducting internal PALM trainings.
Audit Inquiries: Assist in responding to post audit and duplicate payment inquiries from the Florida Department of Financial Services.
Procedure Management: Helps manage and update the bureau’s procedures in collaboration with various units.
Project Assistance: Support agency-designated projects as directed by supervisors.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyzes data and create management reports for review and audit purposes.
Compliance Monitoring: Creates and manages compliance dashboards and monitors post payment compliance reports.

Benefits

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
Tuition-Free college courses.
Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:
Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
Deferred Compensation
Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.