ACCOUNTANT III

Accountant III - 64080446This is a professional position responsible for performing a wide variety of accounting and auditing functions in the Bureau of Finance & Accounting Disbursements Section. Specific responsibilities include but not limited to: performing accounting functions associated with the auditing and scheduling of payments to vendors, providers, and other agencies; recording, collecting, reconciling, reporting, research, and maintaining accounting records; analyzing disbursement data and recording the appropriate transaction in AOD and FLAIR systems; producing vouchers for submission to Department of Financial Services for payment; tracking all unpaid vouchers to ensure proper posting by the Department of Financial Services, State of Florida; monitoring pending invoices for compliance with Prompt Payment Compliance; auditing & preparing invoices for payment by obtaining and auditing supporting documentation, including purchase orders, contracts, and journal transfers, receiving report, correspondence, etc.; and processing returned and deleted vouchers from the Department of Financial Services.Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures; proficient in use of Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook); customer services experience; ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and provide consultation to others; ability to work independently; ability to obtain information from all relevant sources to accomplish specific task; ability to analyze and interpret accounting data; ability to utilize problem solving techniques; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.Minimum qualification- Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the position. Preferred qualifications- One year working experience of My Florida Market Place (MFMP) / Ariba On Demand (AOD), Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR), Florida Statutes 215.422, 287 and 112.061, Chapter 691-24, and 69I-40 Florida Administrative Code and Reference Guide for State Expenditure Handbook.Location: Tallahassee, FL