What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACCOUNTANT I - 80080640 position at State of Florida?
Requisition No: 823982
Agency: Juvenile Justice
Working Title: ACCOUNTANT I - 80080640
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 80080640
Salary: $1,386.00 Bi-Weekly
Posting Closing Date: 04/09/2024
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Location and Contact Information:
Postition Location: Knight Building, 2737 Centerview Drive Tallahassee, FL 32399
Contact Person: Pamela Coleman (850) 717-2380
Bi-Weekly Rate of Pay: $1,386.00 (in accordance with current spending restrictions, the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee's current rate of pay, whichever is higher)
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for auditing requests for reimbursement of traveling expenses for employees.
Be proficient in using the Statewide Travel Management System (STMS).
Process payments timely through the appropriate system; Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) or the Statewide Travel Management System (STMS).
Monitor and ensure that travel internal controls are enforced and followed.
Research and resolve payment inquiries from vendors and employees related to travel.
Effectively communicate results to requestors by email as well as by telephone.
Identify recurring issues and conduct training as needed to resolve the issues.
Offer training on proper invoice and supporting documentation submission.
Responsible for processing reimbursements other than travel.
Responsible for daily assembling supporting documentation to travel voucher schedules and other related voucher schedules in Axiom Pro within 2 working days.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications for this Position Include the Following Required Entry Level Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the State Comptroller, the State Automated Management Accounting System (SAMAS), and DJJ accounting procedures.
Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures relating to accounting program.
Utilize problem solving techniques.
Establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.
Develop, organize, and prepare a variety of accounting schedules into a logical format.
Review data for accuracy and completeness.
Special Notes:
All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.
DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibilty).
When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/education only licenses), and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable. Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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.
Salary : $1,386
