Job Description

Requisition No: 875613

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT III

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70036855

Salary: $41,097.16 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 05/18/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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ADVERTISING/WORKING TITLE: ACCOUNTANT III

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office in Tallahassee, FL in Finance & Accounting.

The mission of the Finance and Accounting department in the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to provide accurate, timely, and transparent financial management and reporting.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

• Invoice Management: Process and distribute invoices received through various methods, ensuring timely and accurate preparation for payment of the department’s legal liabilities.
• State Accounting Systems: Operate within state accounting systems, including MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP), FLAIR, BARS, Axiom Pro, FACTS, Information Warehouse, and FLAIR RDS.
• Mail and Document Handling: Manage daily mail pickup, distribution of invoices, state warrants, and vendor statements, while maintaining organized files and records.
• Vendor and Staff Support: Provide assistance to vendors and internal divisions with accounting records, financial information, and payment processes.
• Research and Problem-Solving: Conduct detailed research using accounting, procurement, and payment programs to resolve issues and ensure compliance.
• Team Collaboration: Work effectively within a team environment while maintaining the ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
• Specialized Requests: Assist with duplicate warrant requests, warrant cancellations, and other specialized tasks as needed.
• Customer Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with internal and external customers, ensuring inquiries are addressed promptly and professionally.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledgeable of FLAIR, MFMP, Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to an accounting program.
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to use automated accounting systems, personal computers and general office equipment.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
• Knowledge of DC rules, policies and procedures.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records.
• Ability to prepare financial statements and reports.
• Ability to design and implement accounting systems.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:

• • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

REQUIREMENTS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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.