SENIOR PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT - SES - 76001208

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

45d•$42,000

About The Position

This is a responsible, high level Senior Professional Accountant SES position that works independently and with other accountants in the bureau. This position is authorized to audit payroll to prepare the monthly and supplemental payrolls for the Division of Motorist Services (MS), Division of Administrative Services (DAS), Office of the Executive Director (OED), Information Services Administration (ISA), FHP Criminal Justice Incentive Pay (CJIP), and members on worker’s compensation for all divisions. Authorized to prepare payrolls related to special enforcement activities (Hireback). This position is authorized to request reimbursement of overpayments. This position audits records in FLAIR system after payroll has posted to ensure accuracy. This position works with members to explain any differences. Responsible for validating Personnel Action Requests (PARs) received from the Bureau of Personnel (BPS). This position is responsible for the collection of overpayments from members due to leave of absence (LOA) and/or leave without pay (LWOP). Act as a Lead Accountant by approving Cancellations, Salary overpayments and On Demands.

Requirements

Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
Skill in using the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) system and People First system.
Knowledge of State of Florida accounting policies and procedures.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic, office procedures and practices.
Skill in auditing, reviewing, reconciling or analyzing data for compliance with regulatory requirements, policies and procedures.
Skill in using Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Excel and Outlook.
Skill in communicating effectively with internal and external customers, both orally and in writing.
Be a self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage completing deadlines.
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work assignments.
Ability to use sound judgement to identify problems, generate and evaluate alternative solutions, and make recommendations.
Skill in coordinating work assignments as well as establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with others.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing customer service.
Experience using the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) system and People First system.
Experience using Microsoft Excel.
Experience in processing payroll transactions.

Responsibilities

Audit payroll to prepare the monthly and supplemental payrolls for the Division of Motorist Services (MS), Division of Administrative Services (DAS), Office of the Executive Director (OED), Information Services Administration (ISA), FHP Criminal Justice Incentive Pay (CJIP), and members on worker’s compensation for all divisions.
Prepare payrolls related to special enforcement activities (Hireback).
Request reimbursement of overpayments.
Audit records in FLAIR system after payroll has posted to ensure accuracy.
Validate Personnel Action Requests (PARs) received from the Bureau of Personnel (BPS).
Collection of overpayments from members due to leave of absence (LOA) and/or leave without pay (LWOP).
Act as a Lead Accountant by approving Cancellations, Salary overpayments and On Demands.