Requisition No: 872606
Agency: Juvenile Justice
Working Title: ACCOUNTANT III - 80080159
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 80080159
Salary: $1,500.00 Bi-weekly
Posting Closing Date: 04/10/2026
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LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION
Location: Finance and Accounting, Knight Building, 2737 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32399
Contact Person: Evelyn Jacobs, 850-717-2352
Minimum Starting Salary: $1,500.00 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.)
Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety
This position performs professional work within the Bureau of Finance and Accounting in the Disbursement Contract/Grants Unit. The incumbent in this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60K-15, Florida Administrative Code and Section 215.422, Florida Statute. Responsible for the auditing of contractual service, grant, third-party medical, and lease invoices.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Auditing invoices against information in FACTS and CTS.
Daily assembly of vouchers using Image API imaging software (Axiom Pro).
Daily input of invoices, journal transfers, adjustments, and special payments entries into the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR).
Responsible for maintaining selected fiscal contract, grant, and lease files in auditable condition.
Quarterly reconciliation of posted payments of selected invoices entered in FLAIR.
Responsible for encumbrance of contracts and grants into FLAIR.
Quarterly reconciliation of encumbered balances.
Responds to inquiries regarding accounting activities, performing research, audit confirmations, and DFS Controller return corrections as necessary.
Performs other related duties as required.
Responsible for analyzing and interpreting agreements in compliance with GAAP, GASB, basic accounting auditing standards and applicable legal requirements.
This position is required to comply with Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, Prompt Payment Compliance Law.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Office of Chief Financial Officer.
Knowledge of the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) system.
Knowledge of State of Florida accounting procedures.
Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
Ability to:
Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to accounting standards
Understand utilized problem-solving techniques.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Develop, organize and prepare a variety of accounting schedules into a logical format.
Review data for accuracy and completeness.
Utilize automation methods to obtain informational reports.
Determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Preference will be given to candidates with three years experience
- knowledge of FLAIR.
- knowledge of payroll system.
- knowledge of Florida PALM.
- working in a position with regulatory responsibilities.
- maintaining account files.
- reconciling payments.
- auditing invoices.
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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