SENIOR FINANCIAL SERVICES ACCOUNTANT - 55000314

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SENIOR FINANCIAL SERVICES ACCOUNTANT - 55000314

Date: Jul 22, 2026 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on ourE-Verify Website . Requisition No:879991 Agency: Department of Transportation Working Title: SENIOR FINANCIAL SERVICES ACCOUNTANT - 55000314

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

422 / FINANCIAL SERVICES

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Nikye Joseph

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: View phone number on click.appcast.io

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: View email address on click.appcast.io ANTICIPATED ANNUAL HIRING SALARY: $57,039.58 (includes Competitive Area Differential) Join 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: This position will audit and process a wide range of financial transactions, including electronic contract invoices, purchasing card charges, travel reimbursements, and Right of Way payments to ensure mathematical accuracy and compliance with Florida Statutes, Administrative Code, and departmental policies. You support project managers and vendors by resolving invoice discrepancies, providing training on proper procedures, and communicating findings clearly. You also reconcile contracts for close-out, maintain detailed payment records, and prepare necessary accounting adjustments. The Difference You Will Make: Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication. How You Will Grow: FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses. Where You Will Work: Transportation Support 3400 W Commercial Blvd. Annual Salary Range: $47,185.03 - $61,062.98 A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,268.80 will be added to the annual salary. Your Specific Responsibilities: Audit electronic contract invoices and review new contracts, processed in the Contract Invoice Transmittal System (CITS), for mathematical accuracy, and compliance with Florida Statutes, and Department of Financial Services and Department of Transportation policies and procedures. Audit and processes contract/written agreement payments for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, directives, policies, procedures and generally accepted accounting principles. Audits and processes Right of Way court deposits, orders of taking, land payments and moving expenses. Verifies payments are in accordance with applicable Florida Statutes and rules and regulations of Department of Transportation. Audit and process purchasing card charges daily in compliance with Purchasing Card Procedure 350-030010-f, by verifying and validating approved transactions for payment in the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) system and applying credits against the same account code and category. Audit electronic invoices processed in the MyFlorida MarketPlace (MFMP) system and reconcile each exception line prior to approval. Monitor outstanding invoices and notify requestors to ensure compliance with Florida Statute 215.533 and resolve any invoice discrepancy identified by the Department of Financial Services. Audit travel expenses reimbursements for compliance with Florida Statue 112.061 and Department guidelines. Ensure that all necessary documents, approvals, signatures and mission critical documents are obtained. Provide customer service to internal customers and conduct periodic training on travel guidelines. Audit payment documents including utility invoice transmittals, right of way invoices, purchasing card transactions, travel and individual reimbursement vouchers, and MyFlorida MarketPlace (MFMP) for accuracy completeness, and compliance with Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, directives, policies, procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles. Resolves contract/invoice issues and/or discrepancies with project managers. Provides assistance/training to project managers and consultants concerning the agency’s invoicing procedures and invoice formats. Provides information to project managers with detailed contract payment information as requested using Department financial reporting resources. Research and resolve payment inquiries from vendors and employees; effectively communicate results to requestors by email as well as by telephone; identify recuring issues and report statistical results to management. Reconciles contracts for close-our and at completion of reconciliation provides a write-up detailing discrepancies and contractual findings to the Contract Office. Maintains records of contract/supporting documents and updates payment ledgers for transactions processed on contracts. Reconcile payment ledgers against Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) encumbrance balance. Prepares and records adjusting entries as necessary. The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: Accounting principles, practices and procedures. An accounts payable system and payment processing. Contract terminology and statutory regulations. Skills in: Organizing records, handling multiple tasks, and handling interruptions. . Ability to: Work independently and prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines. Communicate effectively orally and in writing; Skilled in auditing. Analyze and interpret accounting data, applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Deal with internal and external customers in a prompt, professional and courteous manner Review documents for accuracy and completeness. Work timely and accurately under pressure and handle difficult situations. Work in a team environment with shared tasks. Minimum Qualifications: Three years of professional business work experience. Associate’s degree may substitute for two (2) years of the required professional work 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 insurances State of Florida retirement package 10 paid holidays a year Generous vacation and sick leave Tuition waiver for public college courses SPECIAL 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, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. 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. If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708. THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. 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 ... (rest of the paragraph) Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 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 . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location:

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33315

Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale Nearest Secondary Market: Miami For assistance, call the People First Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Florida