ACCOUNTANT IV - 60019165 "PENDING RECLASSIFIFICATION TO AN" Accounting Services Analyst A

　　Date: Jan 16, 2024

　　Location:

　　TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303

　　The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) .

　　Requisition No: 820675

　　Agency: Children and Families

　　Working Title: ACCOUNTANT IV - 60019165 "PENDING RECLASSIFIFICATION TO AN" Accounting Services Analyst A

　　Pay Plan: Career Service

　　Position Number: 60019165

　　Salary: $46,898.05 annually based on experience

　　Posting Closing Date: 02/04/2024

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　　Accountant IV “PENDING RECLASSIFIFICATION TO AN” Accounting Services Analyst A

　　Department of Children and Families

　　Tallahassee, Florida

　　Open Competitive

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　　TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS MUST BECLEARLY STATED WITHIN THE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BEVERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION. Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position.

　　Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.

　　POTENTIAL TELEWORK MAY BE PERMITTED UPON REVIEW AND APPROVAL

　　What you will do:

　　This is professional accounting work involving the independent application of accounting and auditing concepts. This position is in a Fiscal Office environment. This position is responsible for various accounting duties which may include but not limited to various accounting payable invoice processing functions, tracking, reporting, reconciling, and processing various type invoices in Florida Accounting Information Systems (FLAIR) and MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP).

　　MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

　　• Three years of professional experience in accounting, fiscal and/or financial management areas.

　　• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.

　　• Accounts payable experience.

　　• Successful completion of a Level 2 Criminal Background Screening.

　　• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting or related field and three years of professional accounting experience which must have included experience processing invoices in FLAIR, MFMP.

　　NOTE:Professional or non-professional accounting experience or any combination of this experience and up to 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college education provided such education includes two courses in accounting can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required bachelor's degree; or

　　• Three years of professional accounting experience with the State of Florida which must have included experience processing invoices in FLAIR, MFMP; or

　　• A master's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or possession of a Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.) certificate and two years of professional accounting experience which must have included experience processing invoices in FLAIR and MFMP.

　　• One year of experience using Microsoft Office Suite

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

　　• Experience with Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) or other automated accounting software.

　　• Three years of accounts payable experience in a governmental organization.

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

　　• Skill in independently analyzing and solving payment discrepancies.

　　• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper and timely completion of work assignments.

　　• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing.

　　• Ability to work independently.

　　• Skill in collecting and organizing data.

　　EXAMPLES OF WORK INCLUDES BUT NOT LIMITED TO

　　• Processing vendor invoices to clients and vendors.

　　Answering calls from vendors and internal staff regarding payment status, questions, and problems.

　　• Researching and providing necessary documentation.

　　• Responding to the Dept. of Financial Services (DFS) on issues.

　　• Serving as backup to designated staff

　　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 (877) 562-7287.

　　Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

　　Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

　　No state income tax for residents of Florida;

　　Annual and Sick Leave benefits ;

　　Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;

　　State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options ;

　　Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

　　( For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );

　　Flexible Spending Accounts;

　　Tuition waivers;

　　And more!

　　For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

　　Growth Opportunities:

　　With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.

　　Where you will work:

　　Florida is the only state that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. In other words, no matter where you land in Florida, you’re never more than 60 miles from a body of saltwater. (https://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/travel-ideas/10-florida-facts.html#::text=It) And if the beach isn’t your scene, there are 175 state parks to explore! Meanwhile, Floridians hail from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, and walks of life, making it an incredibly diverse melting pot that many residents and visitors to Florida love. The Sunshine State is a great place to live and work – Come join our team!

　　About Department of Children and Families:

　　Mission: The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

　　Vision: We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.

　　Values: A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.

　　To learn more please visit https://www.myflfamilies.com/ .

　　If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

　　The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.

　　We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

　　Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required as a condition of employmentper F.S. 110.113, and enrollment must be completed within the first 30 calendar days of your appointment.

　　SELECTIVE SERVICE: Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov .

　　BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: I t is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

　　The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

　　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.

　　VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. 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 that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

　　Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee