Accountant I

Accountant I - 73002498

Date: Sep 22, 2026

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Requisition No: 884138

Agency: Department of Revenue

Working Title: Accountant I - 73002498

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 73002498

Salary: $35,349.84 plus $644.76 Competitive Area Differential (CAD) / annually

Posting Closing Date: 10/01/2026

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Florida Department of Revenue

General Tax Administration

Accountant I

Tampa

T he Florida Department of Revenue’s General Tax Administration program collects the revenue that maintains the state’s infrastructure, funds schools, protects the environment, and much more. The Department invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and providing employment opportunities to veterans and individuals who have a disability. To learn more about the Department of Revenue’s excellent array of benefits, including career training, tuition waivers, paid vacations, insurance, and retirement programs, visit our website ( .

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an Accountant I position in the General Tax Administration Program's, Receivables Management, Field Operations - Collection Process, located in the Tampa Service Center. The incumbent accurately and timely processes all returns, documents, and payments, maintains a petty cash account, and is responsible for adhering to procedures and reconciling disbursements. The incumbent also maintains credit card files, compiles information, generates and mails notices, reconciles invoices, prepares reports, and is responsible for computer data input as well as purchasing and reconciling supply orders, inventory, and travel receipts.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• One year of experience researching, reviewing, or evaluating financial documents.

• One year of data entry, administrative, secretarial, or staff assistant work experience.

SPECIAL NOTES:

• Occasional overnight travel, using your own means of transportation, may be necessary for training purposes. Travel expenses will be reimbursed according to agency policy.

SALARY: The hiring salary for this position generally will not exceed $2,945.82 monthly/$35,349.84 annually.

BENEFITS: Benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance, life insurance, tuition waivers, paid sick and personal leave, 10 paid holidays annually, retirement savings, and vision and dental insurance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW

CONTACT INFORMATION: Denise Northern, View phone number on click.appcast.io,View email address on click.appcast.io

SCREENING DISCLAIMER: Your responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable by skills and/or experiences you stated on your candidate profile and/or resume.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) DISCLAIMER: In assessing job applicants, the Department of Revenue values authenticity, independent thought, and accuracy in applicants’ responses. Therefore, applicants should not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in any manner with skills verification tests, online assessments, production of required work samples, or during the interview process. Applicants who submit or provide AI generated or AI assisted responses may be disqualified from consideration.

SKILLS VERIFICATION TEST OR ONLINE SKILLS ASSESSMENT: If you meet the minimum job requirements, we might require you to take a skills verification test or an online skills assessment to be considered for an interview.

CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: You will be required to undergo a National Level-2 criminal background check which requires you to provide your fingerprints.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS: The Department of Revenue does not hire individuals who require H-1B visa sponsorship to work in the United States. Candidates who require H-1B visa sponsorship will not be considered for this position. Candidates who require participation in the STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT) program must possess a qualifying STEM degree that is directly related to the duties of this position, in accordance with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations.

REMINDER: Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at

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:Tampa