Accountant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Three years of State of Florida accounts payable experience.
• Three years of State of Florida FLAIR experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to accurately apply accounting standards, theory, principles, concepts, and practices.
• Knowledge of Basic Financial Accounting Policies and Standards.
• Ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data/information and apply appropriate guidelines and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing across a broad audience spectrum.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis in Word and Excel.
• Ability to gather information.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to provide prompt, reliable, accurate and courteous customer service.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Level II background check required.
• This position requires sedentary work with repetitive motion.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Two years of P-card reconciliation experience in Works.
• Three years of MFMP payments experience.
• Three years of State of Florida contract and grant payment experience.
• Three years of State of Florida FLAIR experience (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Process DMS payments in FLAIR to include: Contracts, Redistributions, Unencumbered Disbursements.
• Process and approve warrant cancellations as assigned.
• Process Pcard payments in WORKS (Bank of America Pcard Payment Management System).
• Review Pcard receipts for appropriateness as it relates to the statewide expenditure guide, purchasing rules, and DMS policies.
• Assist approvers and program areas with Pcard discrepancies and other information necessary to complete pcard payment.
• Process correcting entries in FLAIR for incorrect postings. Review and make corrections to the account code to include object code, category and other cost accumulators.
• Maintain records of Pcard documentation not submitted in WORKS.
• Performs voucher processing of Pcard payments by auditing for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with state rules and procedures; ensures FLAIR coding adheres to Florida Department of Health-Lee programmatic guidelines.
• Processes vendors’ invoice for payment via MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP).
• Reconciles MyFloridaMarketPlace and FLAIR balance prior to processing vendor payments.
• Maintains fiscal ledgers and contract logs for all monthly and recurring payments.
• Prints and reviews daily work summary.
• Prints daily, weekly, and monthly FLAIR reports as needed.
• Processes MFMP Invoices for completeness and compliance with state rules and procedures.
• Audits Encumbrance for variances and/or discrepancies.
• Works with internal and external customers to resolve Account Payable issues when necessary.
• Researches vendors’ outstanding payment inquiries and monthly vendor statements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested by supervisor, Deputy Bureau Chief, Bureau Chief, or management.

Benefits

• The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.