Accountant IV

Accountant IV - 77073266

Date: Sep 9, 2026

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Requisition No: 883106

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: Accountant IV - 77073266

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77073266

Salary: $45,000 annually

Posting Closing Date: 09/23/2026

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FWC Finance and Budget Office

Accountant IV – Career Service Position with Benefits

$1,730.77 Biweekly, $45,000 annually

1875 Orange Avenue E.

Tallahassee, FL

Finance and Budget Office

Accountant IV - CS 77073266

Tallahassee, Florida - $45,000 Annually

Our organization:

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative, and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment. Visit our website for more information: MyFWC.com

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of experience in accounting or financial management, one (1) of which must have been in financial account management, auditing, or account reconciliation , or

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field from an accredited college or university, and one (1) year of professional experience in financial account management, auditing, or account reconciliation can substitute for the required experience.

Requirements:

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.

Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Not eligible for Telework.

Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application and resume. Cover letter required and should provide information regarding any gaps in employment.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities will relate to auditing and reconciling travel transactions in the Statewide Travel Management System (STMS).

The incumbent will be required to complete training and attain proficiency in the Florida PALM accounting system to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of this position.

• Processes all Master Trip invoices in STMS for assigned division(s). Ensures travel reimbursement requests have all required documentation and are in compliance with all applicable policies, rules, and regulations

• Processes all Travel related PCard charges for assigned division(s). Ensures that travel-related PCard transactions have all required information and documentation for compliance with policies, rules, and regulations

• Assists with responding to inquiries in the STMS Q & A Inbox that do not require a response from the STMS Administrator

• Reviews the FLAIR transactions queue in STMS for returns from Department of Financial Services, transactions that have been FLAIR Deleted, and transactions with a status of FLAIR Batch Error. Corrects transactions and resubmits and/or returns trip forms to the traveler/preparer for correction

• Notifies appropriate personnel of deletions and errors in the Vendor Files, if applicable

• Researches inquiries and responds to vendors, staff, and other state agency personnel

• Uses FLAIR and FLINT reports to document the reason for corrections; informs the supervisor in a timely manner of issues that may become a potential problem

• Communicates both verbally and written to assist FWC personnel, other state agency employees, and the public with any information pertaining to the payment of travel disbursements

• Accurately processes expenditure corrections to correct voucher errors

• Reviews daily reports for duplicate payments; Reviews all daily audited vouchers for required documentation prior to submission to the Department of Financial Services

• Assists in and completes state fiscal year-end accounting requirements.

• Assists with creating reports, visualizations, executive briefings, and other management summaries to support program operations and management decisions.

• The incumbent will be required to complete training and attain proficiency in the Florida PALM accounting system to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of this position.

• Performs special projects as needed and other related duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position:

• Professional accounting skills, FLAIR knowledge, Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.

• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.

• Ability to develop and monitor policies and procedures relating to grant in-aid programs.

• Ability to evaluate and analyze data relating to grant-in-aid programs.

• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to grant-in-aid programs.

• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques. Ability to work independently.

• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Why should I apply?

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

State of Florida employees enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions. State employees also enjoy the option of selecting between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement. As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems.

• Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly

• No Cost $25,000 Life Insurance

• Nine Paid State Holidays, One Personal Holiday per year

• 4 hours Annual Leave and 4 hours Sick Leave accrued Biweekly

• Retirement Plan Options

• State University and College Tuition Waiver Program

• On the Job Trainings

• Support for family planning, including paid maternity leave, adoption benefits, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Family Supportive Work Program (FSWP), and paid leave for family and medical responsibilities for eligible employees.

• Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and other reasons because we understand the importance of giving back to the community.

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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 clickinghere ( . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

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Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee