Accounting Services Analyst C *PENDING RECLASSIFICATION*

Position Overview And Responsibilities

This position is part of the Financial Reporting section within the Finance and Budget Office. The role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the agency’s financial data through the analysis and reconciliation of complex accounting records. This position will play a key role in maintaining the general ledger, supporting trust fund compliance, and contributing to financial reporting and year-end processes.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and reconcile transactions within the general ledger (GL), ensuring accuracy of balances and resolving discrepancies in collaboration with Commission staff.
• Prepare and process journal entries as needed.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of the Commission’s trust funds to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations and communicate needed corrections to other sections, providing guidance as necessary.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret financial data to prepare timely and accurate reports for management and other stakeholders.
• Develop a strong working knowledge of the Florida PALM (Planning, Accounting, and Ledger Management) system, including its processes, reporting tools, and coding structure.
• Serve as a liaison with other agencies to confirm and reconcile transfers.
• Support year-end financial activities including identifying and resolving atypical balances, processing prior period transactions, completing Workiva forms, Form 3 Intra-funds, and entering post-close adjustments.
• Absorb and assist in the preparation and reconciliation of Schedule 1 forms as part of the annual financial reporting process.
• Communicate effectively—both verbally and in writing—with internal staff to provide guidance, resolve discrepancies, and ensure alignment across departments.
• Serve as backup for preparing the daily cash report, including investment and disinvestment transactions.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of experience in accounting or financial management, one (1) of which must have been experience in financial account management, auditing, or account reconciliation, or
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of professional experience in financial account management, auditing, or account reconciliation can substitute for the required experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong understanding of account reconciliation.
• Proficiency in using Excel for functions such as pivot tables, formulas, and lookups.
• Ability to prepare, organize and maintain a variety of accounting records.
• Ability to provide support and guidance to staff regarding financial processes and discrepancies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to review and monitor policies and procedures for compliance with applicable requirements.