Accountant Iii

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requisition no:878223

agency: florida fish and wildlife conservation commission

working title: accountant iii -

fwc finance and budget office
accountant iii – career service position with benefits

$42,000.40 annually

1875 orange avenue e.

finance and budget office

tallahassee, florida- $42,000.40 annually

the fwc envisions a florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

our mission: managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the fwc are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative, and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment. Visit our website for more information:

• 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.

responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application and resume. Cover letter is required and should provide information regarding any gaps in employment.

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.

this position is part of the revenue section and is responsible for the following:

• 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.

• 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 prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records.
• ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to an accounting program.
• ability to work independently.
• ability to…