State of Florida · 1 month ago
OPS ACCOUNTANT IV - 77900036
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$25/hr - $25/hr
5+ years expThe State of Florida's Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking an OPS Accountant IV. This role involves processing invoices for payment, auditing purchasing card transactions, and maintaining accounting records, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Process encumbered and unencumbered disbursements such as contractual invoices, telephone, electronic, water, cellular telephone, miscellaneous invoices, etc. in accordance with s. 215.422, F.S., Ch. 691-40, F.A.C., the DFS Reference Guide for State Expenditures, and Commission policies and procedures
Screen invoices for items requiring immediate payments; verify identification numbers and accounting codes; ensure special approvals/justifications are present
Enter disbursements into FLAIR
Prepare and complete daily voucher process
Ensure reimbursement vouchers contain all required documentation
Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of Florida Statutes, Department of Financial Services rules and internal procedures which pertain to auditing and payment of invoices
Audit and approve Purchasing Card transactions in P-Card Works
Review Works system daily and system reports to ensure transactions are processed timely, accurately and in accordance with laws, rules, and procedures
Review, correct and/or return items for processing
Maintain records and initiate follow-up for returned items
Research internal and external inquires and follow up with email or telephone call within 1 business day
Elevate issues to the supervisor that cannot be resolved promptly within 2 business days
Prepares written correspondence to vendors and staff documenting disbursement related issues
Monitors payments for compliance to the Prompt Payment Law
Performs other related duties as appropriate or as assigned by supervisor or management
Qualification
Required
Five (5) years of experience in accounting or financial management, two (2) of which must have been experience with processing revenues, expenditures, billing or financial reports
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience with processing revenues, expenditures, billing or financial reports can substitute for the required experience
Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes
Ability to work Monday through Friday, between 8:00am and 5:00pm, up to 40 hours a week
Not eligible for Telework
Knowledge in using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Pro
Possess good customer service, telephone and clerical skills
Knowledge of Chapter 215.422, F.S. – The Prompt Payment Law
Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records
Ability to analyze, research, report and interpret accounting data
Ability to understand and apply the appropriate rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to an accounting program
Ability to work independently, and to solve problems and make decisions
Ability to handle detailed work activities and assignments within a complex automated accounting system
Ability to act on changing priorities and responsibilities
Ability to organize and file documents
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions.
Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly
Low Cost $25,000 Life Insurance
OPS FICA Alternative Retirement Plan
On the Job Trainings
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Company
State of Florida
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