Ops Accountant Iv

Position: OPS ACCOUNTANT IV - 77900036
Requisition No: 867121

Agency:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title:

OPS ACCOUNTANT IV
- Pay Plan:
Temp

Position Number:

Salary: $25.00/hour

Posting Closing Date: 01/09/2026

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FWC Finance and Budget Office

Accountant IV - OPS Position

$25.00/Hour, up to 40 hours per week

1875 Orange Avenue

E.

Tallahassee, FL

Finance and Budget Office

Accountant IV - OPS

Tallahassee, Florida - $25.00/Hour, up to 40 hours per week

Our organization:

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of experience in accounting or financial management, two (2) of which must have been experience with processing revenues, expenditures, billing or financial reports or
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience with processing revenues, expenditures, billing or financial reports can substitute for the required experience.

Requirements:
Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.

Ability to work Monday through Friday, between 8:00am and 5:00pm, up to 40 hours a week. Not eligible for Telework.

Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume. Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

PROCESS INVOICES FOR PAYMENT:

Process encumbered and unencumbered disbursements such as contractual invoices, telephone, electronic, water, cellular telephone, miscellaneous invoices, etc. in accordance with s. 215.422, F.S., Ch. 691-40, F.A.C., the DFS Reference Guide for State Expenditures, and Commission policies and procedures

Screen invoices for items requiring immediate payments; verify identification numbers and accounting codes; ensure special approvals/justifications are present.

Enter disbursements into FLAIR.

Prepare and complete daily voucher process

Ensure reimbursement vouchers contain all required documentation.

Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of Florida Statutes, Department of Financial Services rules and internal procedures which pertain to auditing and payment of invoices.

P-CARD PAYMENT AND AUDITING:

Audit and approve Purchasing Card transactions in P-Card Works

Review Works system daily and system reports to ensure transactions are processed timely, accurately and in accordance with laws, rules, and procedures.

PERFORM FOLLOW-UP AND RESEARCH:

Review, correct and/or return items for processing.

Maintain records and initiate follow-up for returned items.

Research internal and external inquires and follow up with email or telephone call within 1 business day.

Elevate issues to the supervisor that cannot be resolved promptly within 2 business days.

Prepares written correspondence to vendors and staff documenting disbursement related issues.

Monitors payments for compliance to the Prompt Payment Law.

Performs other related duties as appropriate or as assigned by supervisor or management.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

:
Knowledge in using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Pro
Possess good customer service, telephone and clerical skills
Knowledge of Chapter 215.422, F.S.

- The Prompt Payment Law

Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records.

Ability to analyze, research, report and interpret accounting data.

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