GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I

To manage and reconcile financial transactions for the Florida Department of Corrections, including inmate trust funds and related accounting activities. Job Duties Perform standard accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, check remittance, and other technical/clerical accounting activities in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Responsible for daily and monthly reconciliation between the Department’s Central Office and Community Release Center entries in the automated accounting system and the financial institution activity for the Inmate Trust Fund. Maintain all account and reconciliation documentation electronically. Submit check positive pay data to the financial institution on all banking workdays and resolve all positive pay exceptions reported by the financial institution. Monitor bank adjustments and work with Central Office staff, Community Release Center staff, and financial institution representatives to ensure inmate accounts are correctly stated. Develop and maintain professional working relationships with Central Office Finance and Accounting staff and Community Release Center staff responsible for maintaining documentation and entering financial transactions for inmates assigned to the state-operated Community Release Centers. Review, test, suggest, and approve enhancements to the Inmate Trust Fund automated accounting system. Be knowledgeable at a high level on all statutes, rules, and procedures related to required work functions to ensure the department’s overall compliance with internal and external procedural guidelines, regulations, and GAAP. Review and respond to security access requests related to Finance and Accounting data, systems, and profile assignments submitted through the department’s automated workflow system. Benefits Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits. Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance. Tuition‑free college courses. Retirement plans with the Florida Retirement System, including Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop) and Deferred Compensation. For recently retired employees, beginning July 1, 2024 there is no longer a reemployment limitation; the 7th month from the member’s distribution date has no restrictions on working for an FRS employer, and no prior distributions must be repaid. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. Current employment with the Florida Department of Corrections. At least two (2) years’ experience demonstrating basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, work experience, work sample, interview, and/or reference checks. Additional Information Background screening requirement: The Florida Department of Corrections requires all applicants to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before initiation of employment. Employment eligibility: The department hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. and uses E‑Verify to confirm eligibility after I‑9 completion. H‑1B visa sponsorship is not currently supported. All applicants must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center if a reasonable accommodation is required. Location: Tallahassee, FL (Central Office, Office of Finance & Accounting). 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. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr State-of-Florida