ACCOUNTING SERVICES ANALYST C - 37020673

Position Overview and Responsibilities

This Accounting Services Analyst C position is in the Grants Revenue Section of the Bureau of Finance and Accounting, under the Division of Administrative Services. Primary responsibilities will relate to collecting reimbursements for allowable grant expenditures, collecting revenues from revenue-generating contracts, inputting new Federal grant applications into the Federal Grants Tracking System (FGTS) and depositing and recording collected revenues to the proper fund and account.

Responsible for

• Working with highly complex and intricate Agency financial and accounting records applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Making sure revenue, disbursements, expenditures, and other financial related activity are accurate and comply with regulations.
• Compiling and analyzing financial data, preparing detailed financial reports, and giving budget and/or accounting related advice to management.
• Proposing changes to processes, policies, and procedures.
• Auditing and processing accounts payable and/or receivable and related paperwork in compliance with state and Agency policies and procedures.
• Verifying account codes, supporting documentation, authorization signatures, necessary justifications, vendor information, mathematical accuracy of amounts, and reviewing required reports.
• Ensuring compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422 F.S.
• Communicating with DEP personnel and/or vendors to answer questions and resolve discrepancies.
• Acting as a liaison with Department staff and the Department of Financial Services in financial matters.
• Maintaining written policies and procedures.
• Performing quality audits to ensure that all necessary documentation for paid vouchers is present in the document management system.
• Conducting monthly, quarterly, and/or yearly compliance reviews of department transactions to verify compliance with the Florida Chief Financial Officer’s rules and regulations, Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, Department policy and procedures, Department of Management Services rules and regulations, and State’s financial management system requirements.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of administrative principles and practices.
• Ability to collect and analyze data.
• Basic management principles and practices.
• Problem-solving techniques.
• Independent work ability.
• Planning, organizing, and coordinating work assignments.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least seven years of verifiable related experience in accounting or governmental accounting.
• Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
• A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
• The incumbent of this position, in accordance with sections 110.1127 and 435.04, Florida Statutes and DEP Directive 422, Background Investigations, is required to successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.

Position of Special Trust Requirement

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Pay

This position is hiring at $52,530.00 per year.

Our Organization and Mission

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retail plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Tuition waivers;
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool

Special Notes

• DEP 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 recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:
• HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us
• 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. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
• 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.
• TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399