Senior Financial services Accountant - 55004374

Requisition No: 798125

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: SENIOR FINANCIAL SERVICES ACCOUNTANT - 55004374

Position Number: 55004374

Salary: $36,792.94 - $47,614.40

Posting Closing Date: 03/29/2023

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

622 / Financial Services Office

ANTICIPATED VACANCY / OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Mojca "Monica" Klaves

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 305-470-5322

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Mojca.Klaves@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $1,628.12

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

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

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system!

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may 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 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. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation's Human Resources Office located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Audits and processes contract/written agreement payments for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, directives, policies, procedures and generally accepted accounting principles.

Audit payment documents including utility invoice transmittals, right of way invoices, purchasing card transactions, travel and individual reimbursement vouchers, and MyFlorida MarketPlace (MFMP) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, directives, policies, procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles.

Audits and processes complex contract payments. This includes tasks such as: reviewing contract payment requests for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract terms and Florida Statues, Florida Administrative Code, directives, policies, procedures and generally accepted accounting principles.

Resolves contract/invoice issues and/or discrepancies with project managers. Provides assistance/training to project managers and consultants concerning the agency's invoicing procedures and invoice formats. Provides information to project managers with detailed contract payment information as requested using Department financial reporting resources.

Ensure the proper accounting of tangible personal property, construction work-in-progress, buildings, building improvements, non-building improvements, and land improvements acquired by the Department and managed the District. Ensure all tangible property items as defined by Section 273 Florida Statutes and buildings owned by the Department are identified and the costs are reflected accurately in the property accounting system. Maintains property pending file in Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) for items that need to be assigned a Non-Highway Fixed Asset (NHFA) number or delete from files if criteria not met. This file should be cleared out weekly. Assigning NHFA number for items that meet criteria upon receipt of Property Management Report (PMR). Make all transfers and corrections to property files. Assign print Bar Code Decals upon receipt of completed Property Management Report.

Maintains records of contract/supporting documents and updates payment ledgers for transactions processed on contracts. Reconciles payment ledgers against Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) encumbrance balance. Prepares and records adjusting entries as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of office procedures and practices. Skilled in performing work that requires a high level of attention to detail. Skilled in good customer service. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with customers. Ability to work in a team environment with shared tasks. Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations. Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures. Knowledge of an accounts payable system and payment processing. Ability to work independently and prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Skilled in auditing. Knowledge of contract terminology and statutory regulations. Skilled in organizing records, handling multiple tasks, and handling interruptions. Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data, applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to deal with internal and external customers in a prompt, professional and courteous manner. Ability to review documents for accuracy and completeness. Ability to work timely and accurately under pressure and handle difficult situations.

OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

DURING A DECLARED EMERGENCY EVENT, THE INCUMBENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO ASSIST THE DISTRICT AS NEEDED. RESPONSIBLE FOR ADHERING TO THE PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 215.422, F.S., RELATED STATE COMPTROLLER'S RULES AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S INVOICE PROCESSING AND WARRANT DISTRIBUTION PROCEDURES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university plus one year of accounting experience. The required bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis with professional work experience, in addition to the one year of accounting experience.

As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY, college transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,268.80 will be added to the annual salary.

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 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.

Nearest Major Market: Miami