People First Service Center
Requisition No:862993
Agency: Business and Professional Regulations
Working Title: ACCOUNTANT III - 79000009
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Position Number: 79000009
Open Competitive
Our Organization and Mission: License efficiently. Regulate fairly. Florida counts on DBPR to ensure a lot of important matters are handled well. They range from the safety of food service to the integrity of real estate transactions, the standards of racing to the transparency of condominium governance, and of course, the qualifications of licensure that ensure work requiring a skilled professional is performed safely and sufficiently. Our stakeholders include these professionals and their customers alike.
Under the direction of Secretary Melanie S. Griffin, the agency oversees many of Florida’s professions and industries in the areas above, and many more which can be seen on our website: http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/ .
The Work You Will Do: This is a professional position responsible for acting as liaison with the division and State’s Chief Financial Officer’s (CFO) office. This position is responsible for auditing FLAIR data code entries, reviewing all contracts for compliance with Florida Statutes, auditing and approving voucher payments, and serve as contact with the CFO’s audit section quick pay reviews. The incumbent with analyze daily transactions for compliance with rules and regulations to include process improvement recommendations to Accounting Services – Disbursements section management. The incumbent in this position will also research outstanding obligations for the certification process of encumbrances at the close of the fiscal year. Due to the interaction with agency personnel and vendors by telephone, written correspondence or in person to resolve any discrepancies detected in payment transactions, the incumbent must have proven exemplary customer service skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
Smart device and cell phone invoices (Verizon, T-Mobile, etc.)
Wright Express (WEX) invoices
All DMS invoices - SUNCOM, Health Insurance Assessment, Quarterly People First, etc.
Journal Transfers to other state agencies
Special category payments - Real Estate Recovery claims, Construction Recovery claims, etc.
Back up for processing travel reimbursements in STMS when necessary
Back up for processing purchasing card charges in Works when necessary
Process vendor invoices for payment via MFMP as invoice manager
Reconcile MFMP and FLAIR balance prior to processing payment
Works with internal and external customers to resolve Accounts Payable issues
Researches vendors' outstanding payment inquiries and monthly vendor statements
Perform other related duties as required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Proficient in MS Office software including Excel and Word. Understanding of FLAIR disbursement transactions and the ability to interpret FLAIR Schedule of Allotment Balance reports. Knowledge of the Statewide Travel Management System (STMS) and PCard Works and ability to use STMS and Works in Accounts Payable section. Ability to apply accounting standards as needed. Knowledge of MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and the ability to use MFMP in the accounts payable section. Ability to work independently and in a team context. Strong written and oral communication, proficient use of technical accounting terminology, analytical, comprehension and organization skills. Ability to plan and coordinate work, solve problems and provide written management recommendations. Knowledge of Florida Statute 215.42 and the ability to apply rule and statute
The Accountant III should possess the following:
Two years of professional accounting experience; or
Professional or nonprofessional experience accounting experience or any combination
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required.
Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e. individual and family coverage) to eligible employees.
The State of Florida provides a $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees.
Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.
Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available.
Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University
Applicant Note: If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status.
This position requires a security background check, physician assessment, drug screening, and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check.
Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online. All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement. If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.
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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern time.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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Agency: Business and Professional Regulations
Working Title: ACCOUNTANT III - 79000009
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Position Number: 79000009
Open Competitive
Our Organization and Mission: License efficiently. Regulate fairly. Florida counts on DBPR to ensure a lot of important matters are handled well. They range from the safety of food service to the integrity of real estate transactions, the standards of racing to the transparency of condominium governance, and of course, the qualifications of licensure that ensure work requiring a skilled professional is performed safely and sufficiently. Our stakeholders include these professionals and their customers alike.
Under the direction of Secretary Melanie S. Griffin, the agency oversees many of Florida’s professions and industries in the areas above, and many more which can be seen on our website: http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/ .
The Work You Will Do: This is a professional position responsible for acting as liaison with the division and State’s Chief Financial Officer’s (CFO) office. This position is responsible for auditing FLAIR data code entries, reviewing all contracts for compliance with Florida Statutes, auditing and approving voucher payments, and serve as contact with the CFO’s audit section quick pay reviews. The incumbent with analyze daily transactions for compliance with rules and regulations to include process improvement recommendations to Accounting Services – Disbursements section management. The incumbent in this position will also research outstanding obligations for the certification process of encumbrances at the close of the fiscal year. Due to the interaction with agency personnel and vendors by telephone, written correspondence or in person to resolve any discrepancies detected in payment transactions, the incumbent must have proven exemplary customer service skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
Smart device and cell phone invoices (Verizon, T-Mobile, etc.)
Wright Express (WEX) invoices
All DMS invoices - SUNCOM, Health Insurance Assessment, Quarterly People First, etc.
Journal Transfers to other state agencies
Special category payments - Real Estate Recovery claims, Construction Recovery claims, etc.
Back up for processing travel reimbursements in STMS when necessary
Back up for processing purchasing card charges in Works when necessary
Process vendor invoices for payment via MFMP as invoice manager
Reconcile MFMP and FLAIR balance prior to processing payment
Works with internal and external customers to resolve Accounts Payable issues
Researches vendors' outstanding payment inquiries and monthly vendor statements
Perform other related duties as required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Proficient in MS Office software including Excel and Word. Understanding of FLAIR disbursement transactions and the ability to interpret FLAIR Schedule of Allotment Balance reports. Knowledge of the Statewide Travel Management System (STMS) and PCard Works and ability to use STMS and Works in Accounts Payable section. Ability to apply accounting standards as needed. Knowledge of MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and the ability to use MFMP in the accounts payable section. Ability to work independently and in a team context. Strong written and oral communication, proficient use of technical accounting terminology, analytical, comprehension and organization skills. Ability to plan and coordinate work, solve problems and provide written management recommendations. Knowledge of Florida Statute 215.42 and the ability to apply rule and statute
The Accountant III should possess the following:
Two years of professional accounting experience; or
Professional or nonprofessional experience accounting experience or any combination
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required.
Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e. individual and family coverage) to eligible employees.
The State of Florida provides a $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees.
Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.
Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available.
Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University
Applicant Note: If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status.
This position requires a security background check, physician assessment, drug screening, and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check.
Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online. All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement. If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.
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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern time.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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