State of Florida
ACCOUNTANT IV
Flora Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Administration, Bureau of Finance and Accounting
OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY CONTACT Magalis Cintron Lopez, 850-617-7229
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, or business administration.
Four (4) years of professional or nonprofessional accounting experience.
Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. A list of approved agencies can be viewed at "Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education."
ATTENTION CANDIDATES To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:
All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed; an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile.
Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Employee is expected to work overtime as required.
NOTES Applicants must provide authentic responses during all stages of evaluation and recruitment; the use of Artificial Intelligence tools is strictly prohibited. Any candidate found using AI for answers will be disqualified.
Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
JOB DUTIES Perform and apply accounting techniques such as pre-audit of invoice payments. Research accounting standards and Florida Statutes to ensure department transactions are recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the Florida Statutes 215.422 and the Reference Guide for State Expenditures. Serve as approver/accountant for the department’s Purchasing Card Program "WORKS" by auditing, approving, and processing charges. Monitor and analyze workflow, comptroller returns, negative balances, batch error reports, and other items for the P-Card section within the General Audit Section. Audit and prepare journal vouchers for payment of department invoices. Prepare and analyze reports from P-Card WORKS daily. Assist with recording FLAIR encumbrances daily on contracts, office, and field purchase orders, ensure purchase orders/contracts are closed out timely, and perform monthly reconciliations. Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Skilled in the use of Purchasing Card Program "Works".
THE 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 annual and sick leave benefits; nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year; state group insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance); employer contributions to retirement plans; flexible spending accounts; tuition waivers; and more.
For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com. For an estimate of the total compensation package, use the "Total Compensation Estimator Tool" located above under "Posting Closing Date".
SPECIAL NOTES 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 must notify the hiring authority in advance. The State of Florida supports a drug‑free workplace; all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing per Section 112.0455, F.S.
Veterans’ Preference: Candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Attach supporting documentation with each submission.
EMPLOYEE PREPARATION AND EEO STATEMENTS The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and solicits employees who can appreciate and contribute toward the mission of supporting Florida’s agricultural and consumer services. The department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY CONTACT Magalis Cintron Lopez, 850-617-7229
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, or business administration.
Four (4) years of professional or nonprofessional accounting experience.
Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. A list of approved agencies can be viewed at "Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education."
ATTENTION CANDIDATES To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:
All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed; an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile.
Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Employee is expected to work overtime as required.
NOTES Applicants must provide authentic responses during all stages of evaluation and recruitment; the use of Artificial Intelligence tools is strictly prohibited. Any candidate found using AI for answers will be disqualified.
Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
JOB DUTIES Perform and apply accounting techniques such as pre-audit of invoice payments. Research accounting standards and Florida Statutes to ensure department transactions are recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the Florida Statutes 215.422 and the Reference Guide for State Expenditures. Serve as approver/accountant for the department’s Purchasing Card Program "WORKS" by auditing, approving, and processing charges. Monitor and analyze workflow, comptroller returns, negative balances, batch error reports, and other items for the P-Card section within the General Audit Section. Audit and prepare journal vouchers for payment of department invoices. Prepare and analyze reports from P-Card WORKS daily. Assist with recording FLAIR encumbrances daily on contracts, office, and field purchase orders, ensure purchase orders/contracts are closed out timely, and perform monthly reconciliations. Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Skilled in the use of Purchasing Card Program "Works".
THE 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 annual and sick leave benefits; nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year; state group insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance); employer contributions to retirement plans; flexible spending accounts; tuition waivers; and more.
For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com. For an estimate of the total compensation package, use the "Total Compensation Estimator Tool" located above under "Posting Closing Date".
SPECIAL NOTES 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 must notify the hiring authority in advance. The State of Florida supports a drug‑free workplace; all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing per Section 112.0455, F.S.
Veterans’ Preference: Candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Attach supporting documentation with each submission.
EMPLOYEE PREPARATION AND EEO STATEMENTS The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and solicits employees who can appreciate and contribute toward the mission of supporting Florida’s agricultural and consumer services. The department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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