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Accountant III - 48004024
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website. Requisition No: 851908 Agency: Department of Education Working Title: Accountant III - 48004024 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 48004024 Salary Range: $33,760.00 - $37,000.00 Posting Closing Date: 07/25/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Florida Department of Education Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Financial Payments Section Bureau of the Comptroller Tallahassee Turlington Building Accountant III (Career Service) Salary Range: $33,760.00 - $37,000.00 Candidates are typically hired at the minimum salary Application Information & Hiring Requirements Application Information: Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety. Work History (in easy to review chronological order) Consists of: Any position held by a State of Florida Agency Any position held by a Florida University All periods of employment from high school graduation All periods of current or prior unemployment Gaps 3 months or more must be accounted for*
you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. Any Education Any Volunteer Experience Your resume and application must match * Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed
you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps. It is unacceptable to use the statement See Resume in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application. Include supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contact information for your Human Resources office to verify current or former employment. Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. Hiring Information and Requirements: The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system. If claiming Veterans Preference, the candidate MUST attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only. If claiming Right to First Interview, the candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. Applicable to career service positions only. If you are missing any of the items above, your packet may be held up at the final review step. Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process. Employees of the Department of Education are paid on a monthly pay cycle. Office Contact: Tara Kent Jackson, OMC Manager 850-245-9118 Job Description: This position is a professional accounting position in the Division of Vocational Rehabilitations (DVR) Financial Payments Section that is administratively assigned to the Bureau of the Comptroller. This position is responsible for the auditing and reviewing of documentation for contractual payments using the Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACTS). Duties & Responsibilities: Incumbent will ensure all contracts/amendments/extensions have been entered into FACTS. Incumbent verifies original contract vendor name, amount, contract number, and execution date is correct in FACTS. Incumbent ensures deliverables, minimum performance expectations, payment history, and contract amounts are in agreement with the invoices and FACTS. Reviews New Contracts and Contract Amendments for the DVR: Incumbent ensures the contract has been signed by all designated individuals prior to payment processing. Incumbent ensures grant number(s) CFDA(s) and fund code are consistent with language in contract documents. Incumbent verifies vendor number and address with information in the state adopted accounting and financial management, general ledger accounting system is correct, and W-9 is on file. Incumbent ensures the invoice amount is consistent with contract and payment schedule. Incumbent ensures the budget sheet and cost allocation plan is included, accurate, and completed. Incumbent ensures contract terms comply with the funding source. Incumbent reviews cost reimbursement contract budgets for compliance with state and federal guidelines for payment and reporting requirements. Incumbent reviews cost reimbursement contract budgets for compliance with state and federal cost principles. Incumbent reviews contract closeout requirements and ensure that they do not conflict with the grant funding requirements. Incumbent will stay abreast with state and federal rules and regulations related to contracting and procurement. Attendance is an essential function of this position. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of state and federal requirements specific to financial payments for DVR. Knowledge of the methods of data collection. Ability to prepare financial statements and reports. Ability to design and implement accounting systems. Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records. Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to an accounting program. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques. Knowledge of contracting and other financial requirements specific to state and federal law, especially those specific to DVR. Ability to work independently. Florida Department of Education Mission Statement: The mission of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is to help people with disabilities find and maintain employment and enhance their independence. Our Vision is to become the first place people with disabilities turn when seeking employment and a top resource for employers in need of qualified employees. Working for the State of Florida has benefits! State Group Insurance coverage options+ (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option) Retirement plan options, including employer contributions Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year Annual and Sick Leave Benefits Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required) Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities) Ongoing comprehensive training provided Career Growth Highly skilled, professional environment Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits We care about the success of our employees. We care about the success of our clients. We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customers experiences and ourselves. A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate and professional employees. Leave Information: Career Service Annual Leave -
All full-time Career Service employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon years of creditable service. Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website. Requisition No: 851908 Agency: Department of Education Working Title: Accountant III - 48004024 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 48004024 Salary Range: $33,760.00 - $37,000.00 Posting Closing Date: 07/25/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Florida Department of Education Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Financial Payments Section Bureau of the Comptroller Tallahassee Turlington Building Accountant III (Career Service) Salary Range: $33,760.00 - $37,000.00 Candidates are typically hired at the minimum salary Application Information & Hiring Requirements Application Information: Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety. Work History (in easy to review chronological order) Consists of: Any position held by a State of Florida Agency Any position held by a Florida University All periods of employment from high school graduation All periods of current or prior unemployment Gaps 3 months or more must be accounted for*
you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. Any Education Any Volunteer Experience Your resume and application must match * Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed
you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps. It is unacceptable to use the statement See Resume in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application. Include supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contact information for your Human Resources office to verify current or former employment. Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. Hiring Information and Requirements: The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system. If claiming Veterans Preference, the candidate MUST attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only. If claiming Right to First Interview, the candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. Applicable to career service positions only. If you are missing any of the items above, your packet may be held up at the final review step. Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process. Employees of the Department of Education are paid on a monthly pay cycle. Office Contact: Tara Kent Jackson, OMC Manager 850-245-9118 Job Description: This position is a professional accounting position in the Division of Vocational Rehabilitations (DVR) Financial Payments Section that is administratively assigned to the Bureau of the Comptroller. This position is responsible for the auditing and reviewing of documentation for contractual payments using the Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACTS). Duties & Responsibilities: Incumbent will ensure all contracts/amendments/extensions have been entered into FACTS. Incumbent verifies original contract vendor name, amount, contract number, and execution date is correct in FACTS. Incumbent ensures deliverables, minimum performance expectations, payment history, and contract amounts are in agreement with the invoices and FACTS. Reviews New Contracts and Contract Amendments for the DVR: Incumbent ensures the contract has been signed by all designated individuals prior to payment processing. Incumbent ensures grant number(s) CFDA(s) and fund code are consistent with language in contract documents. Incumbent verifies vendor number and address with information in the state adopted accounting and financial management, general ledger accounting system is correct, and W-9 is on file. Incumbent ensures the invoice amount is consistent with contract and payment schedule. Incumbent ensures the budget sheet and cost allocation plan is included, accurate, and completed. Incumbent ensures contract terms comply with the funding source. Incumbent reviews cost reimbursement contract budgets for compliance with state and federal guidelines for payment and reporting requirements. Incumbent reviews cost reimbursement contract budgets for compliance with state and federal cost principles. Incumbent reviews contract closeout requirements and ensure that they do not conflict with the grant funding requirements. Incumbent will stay abreast with state and federal rules and regulations related to contracting and procurement. Attendance is an essential function of this position. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of state and federal requirements specific to financial payments for DVR. Knowledge of the methods of data collection. Ability to prepare financial statements and reports. Ability to design and implement accounting systems. Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records. Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to an accounting program. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques. Knowledge of contracting and other financial requirements specific to state and federal law, especially those specific to DVR. Ability to work independently. Florida Department of Education Mission Statement: The mission of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is to help people with disabilities find and maintain employment and enhance their independence. Our Vision is to become the first place people with disabilities turn when seeking employment and a top resource for employers in need of qualified employees. Working for the State of Florida has benefits! State Group Insurance coverage options+ (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option) Retirement plan options, including employer contributions Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year Annual and Sick Leave Benefits Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required) Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities) Ongoing comprehensive training provided Career Growth Highly skilled, professional environment Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits We care about the success of our employees. We care about the success of our clients. We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customers experiences and ourselves. A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate and professional employees. Leave Information: Career Service Annual Leave -
All full-time Career Service employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon years of creditable service. Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service