PROJECT COST ACCOUNTANT

Project Cost AccountantJoin FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system. To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration. Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.Our Mission: The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state's economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida's environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state's communities.Our Vision: As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.The Work You Will Do:Project Cost & Federal Projects Section General Accounting Office Office of ComptrollerThis position ensures compliance with federal regulations regarding timely and accurate project closure, analyzing project data and documentation, and assisting with error corrections.Your Specific Responsibilities:Conduct financial analyses of federal projects and related financial projects for all funding sources and make the final billing adjustments to close the federal projects in the Federal Program Management (FPM) system and Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Fiscal Management Information System (FMIS).Reconcile the participating and nonparticipating costs for expenditures, retainage and revenue in the Project Cost Management Subsystem (PCM) to FPM by federal fund.Analyze and monitor the corrections of the Project Cost Errors (PCEC) in PCM for all Districts as well as all Central Offices.Complete corrections in PCM for Central Office errors.At a minimum, submit a weekly request for the creation of the correction file and submit it to the State's accounting system for processing.Track federal projects submitted to the Office of Comptroller in a Ready Final Voucher status and ensure timely closing of federal projects.Maintain the Final Voucher (FV) system with current information related to each assigned federal project.Assist in system/procedure documentation requests for the PCM/FV team, including but not limited to, special studies and analyses for the Department's project cost function and regular monthly/quarterly reports related to the position.Analyze and validate the data for the Warehouse-Materials and Supplies Inventory (MSI) and Mobile Equipment (MEQ) cost distributions.Coordinate with the District, Central Office and the Financial Management Office Systems Support Section for any corrections, as needed, of the data and the submittal of the distributions to the State's accounting system.Analyze and correct any batch input errors resulting from the cost distributions for MSI and MEQ.The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of: Basic accounting and budgeting principles. Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPointSkills in: Working and testing an accounting system. Performing work that requires a high level of attention to detail.Ability to: Prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records and reports. Interpret, analyze and reconcile accounting data. Formulate accounting system requirements and develop testing methods to verify accounting system components. Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations and policies. Use sound judgment and work independently. Work in a team environment with shared tasks and maintain effective working relationships with others. Work timely and accurately under pressure and handle difficult situations. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Utilize problem solving techniques and analyze processes for best practice methods.Minimum Qualifications:Two years of work-related experience in an accounting or auditing related field. A college degree in a business-related field can be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)$25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)Dental, vision and supplemental insurancesState of Florida retirement package10 paid holidays a yearGenerous vacation and sick leaveCareer advancement opportunitiesTuition waiver for public college coursesA variety of training opportunitiesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit: Requirements:You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications.Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, provide a letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS, or provide other documentation as proof of an exemption.The Florida Department of Transportation values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation's Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided.The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.Veterans' Preference. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.