PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR - SES

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This open state advertisement is for a SES (Selected Exempt Service) position located at Central Office in the Office of Finance & Accounting in Tallahassee, Florida. This position acts as the Quality Assurance Review section and Mail Distribution and Invoice Preparation section Supervisor.
The mission statement of Finance & Accounting is to provide accurate, timely, and transparent financial services and support that enable effective resource management, ensure fiscal accountability, and promote the financial integrity of the organization.

Requirements

• Must be currently employed with the State of Florida
• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must have seven (7) or more years of accounting, finance or any other business-related field experience.
• Postsecondary education may substitute for up to four (4) years of the required experience.

Nice To Haves

• Operated in a supervisory position for a minimum of 2 years.
• Experience with Florida PALM.
• Experience with accounts payable/disbursements and MFMP/AOD experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, monitors, and supervises the Quality Assurance Review operations and the Mail Distribution and Invoice Preparation operations of the Department which includes analyzing and monitoring the Bureau of Finance and Accounting’s disbursements and accounting processes and related accounting activities.
• Lead and manage the Quality Assurance Review section, overseeing audits on vendor payments, Axiom Pro administration, and coordinating PALM training and UAT activities.
• Develop, update, and enforce Bureau procedures, collaborating with units to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.
• Design and deliver onboarding and ongoing training programs, supporting staff development and supervisor directives.
• Monitor and respond to inquiries from STMS and F&A inboxes, ensuring timely and accurate communication.
• Oversee Bureau dashboards and payment compliance reports, driving transparency and accountability.
• Supervise staff analyzing disbursement and accounting processes, conducting operational reviews, internal controls assessments, and recommending improvements.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive quality assurance program, performing audits, data analysis, and delivering actionable findings to management.
• Manage Accounts Payable Mail Distribution and Invoice Preparation functions, ensuring efficient invoice processing, compliance with financial procedures, and supporting the Florida PALM Project with training and procedural updates.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED