Requisition No: 877324
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: FINANCIAL SERVICES ANALYST - 55010300
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55010300
Salary: $61,033.18
Posting Closing Date: 06/21/2026
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
907 / DISBURSEMENT OPERATIONS OFFICE
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
FULL-TIME / PART-TIME
CONTACT PERSON: Kristopher Burnside
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (850) 414-4819
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Kristopher.Burnside@dot.state.fl.us
ANTICIPATED HIRING SALARY: $2,347.43/biweekly $61,033.18/annual
Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.
To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.
Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Our Mission
The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.
Our Vision
As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.
The Work You Will Do:
Financial Services Analyst, General Payments Section, Disbursement Operations Office
This position will audit and process payments using statewide and agency unique accounting systems. This position will review the work of accountant staff for accuracy and provide on-the-spot training as needed.
The Difference You Will Make:
Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.
How You Will Grow:
FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.
Where You Will Work:
(INSERT DIVISION AND WORK LOCATION ADDRESS)
Annual Salary:
$61,033.18
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Audit payment documents including utility invoice transmittals, right of way invoices, purchasing card transactions, traveland individual reimbursement vouchers, and MyFlorida MarketPlace (MFMP) for accuracy, completeness, andcompliance with Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, directives, policies, procedures, and generally acceptedaccounting principles. Audit electronic invoices processed in the MyFlorida MarketPlace (MFMP) system and reconcileeach exception line prior to approval. Monitor outstanding invoices and notify requestors to ensure compliance withFlorida Statute 215.422 and resolve any invoice discrepancy identified by the Department of Financial Services. Audittravel expense reimbursements for compliance with Florida Statue 112.061 and Department guidelines. Ensure that allnecessary documents, approvals, signatures and mission critical documents are obtained. Provide customer service tointernal customers and conduct periodic training on travel guidelines. Audit and process purchasing card charges daily incompliance with Purchasing Card Procedure 350-030-010-f, by verifying and validating approved transactions forpayment in the Bank of America Works system and applying credits against the same accountcode and category.
Analyzes and monitors vouchers throughout payment process; follows up with correction and timely re-submittal ofrejected vouchers from Department of Financial Services (DFS). Analyze management reports on invoice compliancerates, late or rejected invoices, and interest payments. Prepares detail analysis of errors by reviewing the transactionand/or follow up discussions with the audit staff and the Comptroller’s Office.
Reconciles discrepancies between payments recorded in the Department’s records and the Department of FinancialService’s records and process required adjustments. Analyzes carry forward encumbrances quarterly. Assist with theplanning and processing of fiscal year end transactions, and other year-end activities, including the analysis of errorsnoted and correctives actions. Processes canceled checks, budget restorations, and requests for duplicate payments.
Coordinates with payment auditors to ensure that vendor invoices are processed timely and in compliance withestablished policies and Florida Statutes. Review and interpret procedural questions/issues relating to the payment ofinvoices with district and central office personnel, and the State Comptroller’s Office. Develops internal controls toensure compliance with audit and inspection reports.
Reconcile the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) payment voucher schedules to the pending vendorinvoices. Identify the sampled vouchers required for auditing by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) and preparevoucher schedules and supporting documentation for submission to DFS.
Research and resolve payment inquiries from vendors and employees; effectively communicate results to requestors byemail as well as by telephone; identify recurring issues and report statistical results to management.
Process all standard and electronic mail for Financial Services which includes date stamping of all invoices and otherdocuments received. Analyze payment documents to determine transaction date as defined by Section 215.422 F.S. Sortinvoices in accordance with office requirements and stage them in the unpaid invoice file.
Prepare voucher schedules for permanent record retention in accordance with Department of State and Department ofTransportation policies. Scan, index and convert payment documents to required electronic format for storage andretrieval. Maintain files in a current and accurate condition. Archive prior year files and maintain record retentiondocuments in accordance with procedure. Respond to requests for voucher information from internal and externalauditors and to comply with public information laws.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Skills in:
Ability to:
Minimum Qualifications:
The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit:https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES. If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.
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.
Join Florida’s talented workforce to fulfill your professional goals and achieve a meaningful career. Our talented public servants work hard to serve more than 19 million residents across Florida, and you, too, can realize success in the Sunshine State.
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