Job Description

Requisition No: 883217

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT IV - 72003694

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 72003694

Salary: Up to $57,000

Posting Closing Date: 09/24/2026

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Accountant IV

Division of Finance Administration

Bureau of Financial Management Services

State of Florida Department of Management Services

This position is located in Tallahassee

Position responsibilities:

This position reports to the Professional Accountant Supervisor – SES in the Disbursements Section.

Process DMS payments in FLAIR to include:

• Contracts
• Redistributions
• Unencumbered Disbursements
• Process and approve warrant cancellations as assigned.

P-Card Payments:

• Process Pcard payments in WORKS (Bank of America Pcard Payment Management System).
• Review Pcard receipts for appropriateness as it relates to the statewide expenditure guide, purchasing rules, and DMS policies.
• Assist approvers and program areas with Pcard discrepancies and other information necessary to complete pcard payment.
• Process correcting entries in FLAIR for incorrect postings. Review and make corrections to the account code to include object code, category and other cost accumulators.
• Maintain records of Pcard documentation not submitted in WORKS.
• Performs voucher processing of Pcard payments by auditing for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with state rules and procedures; ensures FLAIR coding adheres to Florida Department of Health-Lee programmatic guidelines

MFMP Payments:

• Processes vendors’ invoice for payment via MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP)
• Reconciles MyFloridaMarketPlace and FLAIR balance prior to processing vendor payments
• Maintains fiscal ledgers and contract logs for all monthly and recurring payments
• Prints and reviews daily work summary
• Prints daily, weekly, and monthly FLAIR reports as needed
• Processes MFMP Invoices for completeness and compliance with state rules and procedures
• Audits Encumbrance for variances and/or discrepancies

Vendor Research:

• Works with internal and external customers to resolve Account Payable issues when necessary
• Researches vendors’ outstanding payment inquiries and monthly vendor statements

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested by supervisor, Deputy Bureau Chief, Bureau Chief, or management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Bachelor’s degree in in Accounting, Finance, or Business. (Preferred)
• Three years of State of Florida accounts payable experience.
• Two years of P-card reconciliation experience in Works. (Preferred)
• Three years of MFMP payments experience. (Preferred)
• Three years of State of Florida FLAIR experience.
• Three years of State of Florida contract and grant payment experience (Preferred)
• Knowledge of and ability to accurately apply accounting standards, theory, principles, concepts, and practices.
• Knowledge of Basic Financial Accounting Policies and Standards
• Ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data/information and apply appropriate guidelines and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing across a broad audience spectrum.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis in Word and Excel.
• Ability to gather information.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to provide prompt, reliable, accurate and courteous customer service.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• Level II background check required.
• This position requires sedentary work with repetitive motion.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Bachelor’s degree in in Accounting, Finance, or Business. (Preferred)
• Three years of State of Florida accounts payable experience.
• Two years of P-card reconciliation experience in Works. (Preferred)
• Three years of MFMP payments experience. (Preferred)
• Three years of State of Florida FLAIR experience (Preferred).
• Three years of State of Florida contract and grant payment experience (Preferred)

Our Organization and Mission:

Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary Tom Berger and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.”

Special Notes:

DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our agency recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses:

DMS.Ability@dms.fl.gov

DMS.Veterans@dms.fl.gov.

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. For purposes of requesting reasonable accommodations, as mentioned above, the agency hiring authority is the DMS Human Resources office, which the candidate can reach at (850) 488-2707.

Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

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.