State of Florida · 1 week ago
ACCOUNTANT III - 50001547
Largo, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$39K/yr - $39K/yrThe State of Florida is seeking an Accountant III for the Department of Veterans' Affairs. This position involves performing accounting functions related to accounts payable, utilizing various financial systems, and managing vendor invoices and payments.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Performs accounting functions in Florida Accounting and Information Resource (FLAIR) and utilizes MyFloridaMarketplace (MFMP) for invoice processing, reconciliation, and payment
Create E-Forms for Vendor Invoices and Contracts through approval level Exception Handler in MyFloridaMarketPlace. Maintains detailed spreadsheets of all major Contract payments. Process journal transfers to state agencies. Duties may include printing/assembly of daily vouchers and disbursement of vendor payments and completion of paid voucher process. Logging and distribution of FedEx and/or mail. Logging of information onto various spreadsheets and taking deposits to the bank
Answers calls from vendors and staff concerning various questions and problems. Conduct research and analysis projects (including encumbrance report & reconciliation of vendor statements) as required by the accounting services administrator and fiscal officer
Manage encumbrance reports by researching balances and discussing issues with state veterans' homes program staff. Be informed regarding encumbrance balances and purchase order balances. Responsible for analyzing encumbrances and setting-up payables
Perform other duties as assigned. Examples include preparation of special reports; cross training with other sections within Fiscal and occasional work assignments with other sections and/or sites; assistance with special projects; maintenance of the office filing systems; and attendance at training and other meetings and support, as required
Assist in fiscal year-end projects (certified forward and encumbrances)
Qualification
Required
Professional work experience in financial transactions
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
Ability to solve problems and develop workable solutions
Ability to work on multiple projects
Ability to determine work priorities, and to ensure proper and timely completion of work assignments
Successful completion of the due diligence process, to include but not limited to, a Level II background check
Preferred
Some knowledge of accounts payable and/or revenue management experience, preferably with the State of Florida government or county/city experience
Proficiency in web-based applications
Knowledge of federal, state, and county laws, regulations, and requirements within public sector financial transactions
Experience with the State of Florida Accounting and Information Resource (FLAIR) general ledger accounting system
Experience with MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) eProcurement system
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to work independently
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Benefits
Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan.
Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates.
Paid vacation and sick leave.
Nine (9) paid holidays and personal day.
Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).
Company
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