ACCOUNTANT II

Position: ACCOUNTANT II - 80008564

The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes.

We are honored to have the opportunity to support our nation’s veterans and their families.

We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses.

PREVIOUS CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED AND NEED NOT TO REAPPLY.

OPEN COMPETITIVE.

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION:

Location:

Finance and Accounting, Knight Building, 2737 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32399

Minimum Starting Salary: $1,429.64 Bi-weekly. (In accordance with current spending restrictions, an internal promotion will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever is higher.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for processing reimbursements for travel expenses in the Statewide Travel Management System (STMS).

Review and audit the supporting documentation that is submitted in the system.

Responsible for reviewing the daily, weekly, and quarterly reports and informing supervisor of any outstanding issues.

Ensure appropriate notifications are made to preparers, travelers, approvers, and accountants.

Monitor and ensure that travel internal controls are enforced and in compliance with the Agency's travel policies, procedures, and Department of Financial Services guidelines.

Research and resolve payment inquiries from vendors and employees related to travel.

Effectively communicate results to requestors by email and by telephone.

Identify recurring issues and conduct training as needed.

Responsible for daily assembling supporting documentation with travel voucher schedules and other related voucher schedules in Axiom Pro within 2 working days.

Process reimbursements other than travel invoice requests.

Process unencumbered invoices as assigned.

Uploading all supporting documentation with voucher schedules in Axiom Pro within 2 working days.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Working hours:

(A) Daily from 8:00am to 5:00pm (B) Total hours in workweek 40 {C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.)

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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Knowledge of:

• Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR).
• Statewide Travel Management System (STMS), and P-Card Works.
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and/or federal laws.
• Microsoft Office Products.
• Creating Excel Worksheets.

Ability to:

• Determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignmentsn
• Solve problems and decision making.
• Work independently.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Experience auditing and processing payments.

Preference will be given to candidates with six months experience.

• Knowledge of (STMS) Statewide Travel Management System.
• P
  - Card Works.
• Knowledge of FLAIR.
• Knowledge of Florida PALM.
• Working in a position with regulatory responsibilities.
• Create ad hoc reports.
• Processing payments.

SPECIAL NOTES.

All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.

DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility).

When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business…