ACCOUNTANT III

Accountant III - 79010263

This is a professional accounting position in the Bureau of Finance and Accounting responsible for performing a wide variety of accounting functions in the Disbursements section. This position is responsible for auditing FLAIR data code entries, reviewing all payments for compliance with Florida Statutes, and auditing and approving voucher payments. The incumbent in this position is responsible for analyzing daily transactions for compliance with rules and regulations to include process improvement recommendations to Disbursements section management. The incumbent will also research outstanding obligations for the certification process of encumbrances at the close of the fiscal year. Due to the interaction with agency personnel and vendors by telephone, written correspondence, or in person to resolve any discrepancies detected in payment transactions, the incumbent must have proven exemplary customer service skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Smart device and cell phone invoices (Verizon, T-Mobile, etc.)
• Wright Express (WEX) invoices
• Journal Transfers to other state agencies
• Special category payments - Real Estate Recovery claims, Construction Recovery claims, etc.
• Process travel reimbursements in STMS, PCard charges in Works, and vendor invoices in MFMP as invoice manager
• Works with internal and external customers to resolve Accounts Payable issues
• Research vendors' outstanding payment inquiries and monthly vendor statements
• Perform other related duties as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient in MS Office software including Excel and Word.
• Understanding of FLAIR disbursement transactions and the ability to interpret FLAIR Schedule of Allotment Balance reports.
• Knowledge of the Statewide Travel Management System (STMS) and PCard Works and ability to use STMS and Works in Accounts Payable section.
• Ability to apply accounting standards as needed.
• Knowledge of MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and the ability to use MFMP in the accounts payable section.
• Ability to work independently and in a team context.
• Strong written and oral communication, proficient use of technical accounting terminology, analytical, comprehension and organization skills.
• Ability to plan and coordinate work, solve problems and provide written management recommendations.
• Knowledge of Florida Statute 215.42 and the ability to apply rule and statute

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED; and
• Two years' professional accounting experience; or
• Professional or nonprofessional experience accounting experience or any combination

Preferred:

• Experience with FLAIR, MFMP, STMS, Works

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• State of Florida retirement package; 3% employee contribution required.
• Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e. individual and family coverage) to eligible employees.
• The State of Florida provides a $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees.
• Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available.
• Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University

Location: Tallahassee, FL, US, 32399