Job Description

Requisition No: 874428

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT IV - 60034560

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60034560

Salary: Annual Salary $47,031.36

Posting Closing Date: 05/01/2026

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Accountant IV
Position #60034560
State Personnel System Opportunity

Annual Salary: $47,031.36

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY

Not a telework position, will be located in Tallahassee HQ office

This position will be responsible for the auditing and processing of payments to vendors and/or Department employees. Specific duties may include but will not be limited to the following:

• Analyzes accounting functions to determine their legality, propriety, and effectiveness.
• Audit vendor invoices and/or employee reimbursements and ensure expenditures are in compliance with Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, directives, policies, procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Process payments timely through the appropriate system: Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR), PCard Works, or the Statewide Travel Management System (STMS).
• Process refunds issued to the state for travel or PCard purchases.
• Research and resolve payment inquiries from vendors and employees; effectively communicate results to requestors; identify recurring issues and report statistical results to management.
• Research and resolve returned warrant checks from vendors and employees; effectively communicate updates to Warrant Distribution team pertaining to the remailing of the returned warrant.
• Reconcile the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) payment voucher schedules to the pending vendor invoices. Identify the sampled vouchers required for auditing by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) and prepare voucher schedules and supporting documentation for submission to DFS.
• Responds to inquiries regarding DFS Controller return corrections as necessary.
• Respond to requests for voucher information from internal and external auditors and to comply with public information laws.
• Overtime will be available as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
• Ability to prepare financial statements and reports.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records.
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to an accounting program.
• Ability to use automated accounting systems, personal computers, and general office equipment.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

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.