Requisition No: 877743
Agency: Juvenile Justice
Working Title: ACCOUNTANT II - 80080169
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 80080169
Salary: $1,458.23 Bi-weekly
Posting Closing Date: 06/22/2026
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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.
LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION
Location: Finance and Accounting, Alexander Building, 2737 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32399
Contact Person: Chelsea Pompey, 850-717-2725
Minimum Starting Salary: $1,458.23 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
This position will be responsible for the daily keying of the adjustments and refunds for Cost of Care accounts prepared by Accountants as a result of an audit. The position will check, review and validate the accuracy of the information before it is keyed into the accounting system.
Conducts detailed reviews of adjustments and refunds keyed for additional verification of the accuracy to the clients’ accounts.
Complete preparation of packets to be scanned in Axiom and verified for accuracy
Assists with return mail and address updates as needed
Resolves inquiries and questions from customers regarding their Cost of Care invoices by phone and email
Assiss with the pickup and distribution of incoming mail in the Cost of Care Unit
Performs 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- State of Florida accounting policies and procedures
- Audit procedures
- Reconciliation process
- Microsoft Office Products
Ability to:
- Provide Excellent Customer Service
- Determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments
- Communicate effectively with internal and external customers, verbally and in writing
- Solve problems and decision making
- Work independently
- Multitask and prioritize
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Prepare and maintain a variety of accurate, and complete, accounting reports
- Experience in auditing, reviewing, reconciling, or analyzing data for compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures.
- Perform mathematical calculations
Preferred Minimum Requirements
Preference will be given to candidates with customer service, audit, and cost of care experience.
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 purpose/Employment/education only licenses) and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable. Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.
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 clicking here All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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