ACCOUNTANT IV

ACCOUNTANT IV - 71002373

This position is in the Financial Management Bureau, reporting to the Grants section. This is a full-time position that works closely with FDLE's financial information and is responsible for ensuring that grant financial data is accurately transacted and reported. This position requires a strong ability to analyze data and conduct independent research to ensure grant funds are used appropriately.

Specific duties include: reviewing expenditures against the grant's budget to determine eligibility; preparing monthly grant claims; preparing all necessary financial reports relating to the grants; researching, calculating, and recording all necessary accounting entries; reconciling claims filed to accounting records; developing working relationships with program members and resolving issues independently; coordinating a monthly review of expenditure claims with the grant managers; ensuring compliance with special conditions and limitations of the grant; and ensuring proper assignment of grant-funded positions in People First.

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication; knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures; ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to an accounting program; ability to work independently; ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to use computer software skills, including beginner skills in database/spreadsheet software, including but not limited to Microsoft Excel and Word; ability to research and find errors in reconciliation of expenditures and cash reports; knowledge of the Florida Accounting Information Resource System (FLAIR); and ability to analyze and interpret accounting data.

Starting salary will be the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE's pay policy. FDLE is a State of Florida Employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program; paid holidays, vacation and sick leave; HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month; $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage; multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more; paid maternity leave and parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child; pension and investment retirement plan options; and tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts.