Financial Reporting Analyst

FINANCIAL REPORTING ANALYST -

Requisition No: 878383

Agency:
Department of Transportation

Working Title:

FINANCIAL REPORTING ANALYST -

• Perform the reconciliation of Department Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) records to State Accounts for cash receipts and cash disbursements, ensuring agreement with State Accounts and notifying personnel of issues.
• Periodically review trial balances for anomalies (e.g., atypical balances, incorrect GL code usage, accrual indicator misuse) and alert relevant personnel.
• Assist in annual year‑end closing processes, preparing or reviewing necessary financial reporting entries, maintaining clear supporting documentation for audit purposes, and submitting required financial statement forms within established time frames.
• Provide assistance to Department staff in establishing new FLAIR accounting codes and help understand codes and transactions.
• Assist budget coordinators, district accountants, and other fiscal staff in analyzing FLAIR data and related reports, and train users to ensure accurate corrective entries.
• Perform monthly reconcilations of bid protest and cash performance bonds, advances, accounts payable, intra/inter‑funds, payroll transactions, and the Receipt Processing System.
• Reconcile Department clearing and revolving funds, including reconciling bank cash to FLAIR revolving fund balances.
• Research and complete special projects as assigned, submitting results to supervisor promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR), Governmental Accounting, Auditing and Financial Reporting (GAAFR), GAAP, and State Chief Financial Officer’s operating procedures.
• Accounting and auditing theory, standards, practices, and procedures.
• Accounting systems.
• Internal control concepts.
• Reconciliation procedures and processes.

• Balancing and reconciling accounts in accordance with GAAP or applicable legal requirements.
• Using computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, and database applications efficiently.
• Preparing supporting schedules for agency and statewide financial statements in accordance with GAAP or another comprehensive basis, identifying errors and providing guidance on corrective actions.
• Analyzing processes to ensure they are performed most efficiently and effectively.

• Research and interpret accounting literature, rules, and pronouncements.
• Examine, audit, review, analyze, and evaluate financial and operational data.
• Prepare financial statement working papers and schedules.
• Utilize problem‑solving techniques.
• Perform reconciliations and research and resolve discrepancies.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Plan, organize, and conduct activities independently with minimal supervision.
• Develop, implement, and enhance procedures and controls.
• Exercise proper judgment.
• Work effectively with other department offices, other State agencies, and the public.
• Work effectively as a team member (teamwork, open‑mindedness, cooperative attitude).
• Perform duties under pressure and time constraints, meeting deadlines.

Four years of work‑related experience in an accounting or auditing related field, or a college degree in a business‑related field, can be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis for the required experience.

• Health insurance (over 90% employer‑paid).
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer‑paid).
• Dental, vision, and supplemental insurances.
• State of Florida retirement package.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Generous vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition waiver for public college courses.

The State of Florida supports a Drug‑Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable‑suspicion drug testing. The Florida Department of Transportation is an equal‑employment‑opportunity, EEO, and affirmative action employer.

Veterans' Preference:
Eligible applicants receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies. Veterans must attach required documentation with their application.

Disabled Workers:
Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be provided upon request.