FINANCIAL REPORTING ANALYST - 55000733

The Role

Financial Reporting Analyst - 55000733
Salary Range: $56,718.77 - $73,400.76/annual
Hiring Salary Range: $2,181.49 - $2,823.11/biweekly
Anticipated Salary: $2,566.46/biweekly
Location: General Accounting Office, Finance and Administration, 605 Suwannee St., Tallahassee, FL 32399

Responsibilities

• Perform the reconciliation of Department Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) records to State Accounts for cash receipts and cash disbursements.
• Ensure the Department’s cash balance agrees with State Accounts.
• Ensure appropriate Department personnel are notified of issues identified and that necessary corrective action is taken.
• Periodically review the trial balance for anomalies such as atypical balances, incorrect general ledger code usage, accrual indicator usage, and other FLAIR data fields.
• Aid in the Department’s annual year-end closing processes.
• Prepare and/or review necessary financial reporting accrual, adjusting and correcting entries, ensuring information is accurate and maintaining clear, concise supporting documentation for audit purposes.
• Cook up the required financial statement forms within the time frame established by the Department of Financial Services for inclusion in the State’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
• Provide assistance to Department staff in establishing new FLAIR accounting codes or assisting in understanding codes and transactions.
• Provide assistance to other fiscal staff, budget coordinators, and district accountants in analyzing FLAIR data and other reports.
• Provide assistance and training to users to ensure accurate correcting entries for identified issues.
• Perform the monthly reconciliation of bid protest and cash performance bonds, advances, accounts payables, intra/inter funds, payroll transactions, and the Receipt Processing System as assigned.
• Ensure appropriate Department personnel are notified of issues identified and that necessary corrective action is taken.
• Perform the reconciliation of Department clearing and revolving funds.
• This includes reconciling the cash in bank amount to the FLAIR revolving fund balances.
• Research and complete special projects as assigned and submit results to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Four years of work-related experience in an accounting or auditing related field or a college degree in a business-related field can be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR), Governmental Accounting, Auditing and Financial Reporting (GAAFR), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and State Chief Financial Officer’s (CFO) operating procedures.
• Ability to interpret and apply accounting and auditing theory, standards, practices and procedures.
• Accounting systems, internal control concepts, reconciliation procedures and processes.
• Inefficient and effective use of computer applications such as spreadsheets, work processing and database applications.
• Preparation of supporting schedules for agency and/or statewide financial statements in accordance with GAAP or another comprehensive basis of accounting, identification of errors and providing guidance on appropriate corrective actions if needed.
• Analyze processes to ensure they are performed in the most efficient and effective manner.
• Research and interpret accounting literature, rules and pronouncements.
• Audit, review, analyze and evaluate financial and operational data.
• Prepare financial statement working papers and schedules.
• Utilize problem solving techniques.
• Perform reconciliations and research and resolve discrepancies.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Plan, organize and conduct activities independently with minimal supervision.
• Develop, implement and enhance procedures and controls.
• Exercise proper judgment.
• Work effectively with other department offices, other State agencies and the public.
• Work effectively as a team member (teamwork, open-mindedness and a cooperative attitude).
• Perform duties under pressure and time constraints and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
• State of Florida retirement package
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• A variety of training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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.
• All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.