Accountant Iii

Position Overview

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.

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of bookkeeping, accounting, or administrative support experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university can substitute for the required experience.

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.

Cover letter is required and should provide information regarding any gaps in employment.

Daily Operation:

• Prepares revenue receipts (payments) for deposit into the State Concentration account (Wells Fargo).
• Ensures adequate backup accompanies the payments to code to FLAIR appropriately.
• Ensures all checks, money order and cash are deposited.
• Prepares FLAIR script for upload to FLAIR/PALM.
• Monitors Refund Approval Section in RMS and revenue email inbox for refund requests.

Other Duties:

• Assists in the monthly reconciliation.
• Runs prior month end FLAIR RDS reports and posts to SharePoint.
• Clearly communicate with Supervisor regarding the status of assigned duties.
• Serves as back‑up as needed to support FBO.
• Responds to the public, auditors and Commission employees regarding various revenue issues.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel and other Office Suite programs.
• Ability to prepare, organize and maintain a variety of accounting records.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to an accounting program.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.

• 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.

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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 (1‑866‑663‑4735). 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.

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, including character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) and any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301, 32317, 32307, 32311, 32302, 32316, 32305, 32303, 32309, 32308, 32399, 32310, 32312, 32304.

Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211

F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.