Job Description

Requisition No: 878552

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS ACCOUNTANT IV - 77901100

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 77901100

Salary: $25.00/hr

Posting Closing Date: 07/09/2026

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FWC Finance and Budget Office

Accountant IV – OPS Position

$25.00/Hour, up to 40 hours per week

Subject to Available Funding

1875 Orange Avenue E.

Tallahassee, FL

Finance and Budget Office

Accountant IV - OPS 77901100

Tallahassee, Florida – $25.00/Hour, up to 40 hours per week

** Subject to Available Funding **

Our organization:

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative, and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment. Visit our website for more information: MyFWC.com

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of experience in accounting or financial management, with one (1) year of experience processing revenues, reimbursements, billing, or financial reporting.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university may be used in lieu of one (1) year of the required experience in processing revenues, reimbursements, billing, or financial reporting.

Requirements:

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.

Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Not eligible for Telework.

Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application and resume. Information should be provided about any employment gaps.

and Responsibilities:

• The incumbent will be required to complete training and attain proficiency in the Florida PALM accounting system to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of this position.
• Prepare and record daily deposit transactions in Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR)
• Maintain and ensure documentation for all transactions are uploaded to Laserfiche document management system.
• Assist with performing daily and monthly reconciliations for Revenue transactions as needed.
• Organize and maintain source documents and deposit files in the agencies’ document management system.
• Ensure that documents are prepared for voucher submittal for Expenditure Refunds/Reimbursements.
• Run the Debit Memo report from PALM daily.
• Prepare information on Returned items and add to the delinquent account tracking list.
• Perform due diligence to collect delinquent monies.
• Monitor delinquent account activity to ensure accounts are submitted to Collections timely per F.S. 215.34 (2).
• Clearly and effectively communicate internally and externally.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to think critically to solve complex problems.
• Ability to perform accurately in a detailed oriented environment.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related policies, procedures, principles and practices.
• Knowledge of applicable computer applications and basic computer functions.
• Knowledge of electronic data processing as it applies to fiscal and accounting activities.
• Knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices of financial data collection and report preparation.
• Knowledge of accounting systems and practices.

Why should I apply?

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
*Eligible OPS positions and qualifying applicants may enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions. .

• Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly
• Low Cost $25,000 Life Insurance
• OPS FICA Alternative Retirement Plan
• On the Job Trainings
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

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.