SR. PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT - 43004795

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Professional Accountant is a professional accounting and auditing position in the Department of Financial Services’ Division of Accounting and Auditing, Bureau of Auditing, in Tallahassee, Florida. The role independently applies accounting and auditing concepts, principles, theories, and technical skills to audit and process complex disbursements. The position follows Department, Division, and Bureau procedures that form part of the internal control structure, and is expected to use, comply with, and, when needed, improve those controls and procedures.

The position audits and processes State agencies’ vouchers, MFMP payment requests, and journal transfers to ensure compliance with applicable State and Federal requirements. It also communicates audit and processing information verbally and in writing and performs other related duties and special projects as assigned. A security background check, including fingerprinting, is required as a condition of employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to communicate information effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to independently plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Must complete a security background check, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of professional experience in disbursements (accounts payable).
• Two years of experience reviewing, managing, or monitoring contracts and/or grants.
• Two years of professional experience interpreting and applying laws, rules, and agency policies.

Responsibilities

• Audit and process State agencies’ vouchers and MFMP payment requests for compliance with applicable State and Federal requirements, including Florida Statutes, Attorney General Opinions, Florida Administrative Code, Chief Financial Officer memoranda, and Bureau of Auditing processing procedures.
• Audit and process State agencies’ journal transfers for compliance with applicable requirements, including Florida Statutes, Attorney General Opinions, Florida Administrative Code, Chief Financial Officer memoranda, and Bureau of Auditing processing procedures.
• Communicate verbally and in writing about the audit and processing of disbursement vouchers, MFMP payment requests, and journal transfer vouchers.
• Use and comply with Department, Division, and Bureau controls and procedures and improve them when needed in the performance of duties.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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