ACCOUNTANT IV

Requisition No: 825505

Agency: Veterans Affairs

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT IV - 50009018

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 50009018

Salary: $40,810.00 CAD $644.80

Posting Closing Date: 04/02/2024

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Requisition # 825505

**ANTICIPATED VACANCY**

ACCOUNTANT IV – Payroll/Florida PALM

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS

Head Quarters, Mary Grizzle State Office Building

Largo, Pinellas County

Annual Base Salary $40,810.00, plus current CAD of $644.80 totaling $41,454.80

Paid Bi-Weekly

Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan. Health, vision, dental, ‎disability, and other supplemental insurance are available at reasonable premium rates. Paid vacation and ‎sick leave. Nine (9) paid holidays and personal day. Tuition waiver available for State Universities and ‎Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).‎

Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials ‎you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application.‎

**Other vacant positions ‎may be filled from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing ‎date.‎**

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug test.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:

• Experience with Florida Accounting Information Resource system.
• Experience with financial statements or financial reports and making correcting journal entries.
• Two (2) years of accounting, payroll, professional experience in a governmental organization.
• Proficiency working with web-based accounting software.
• Proficiency conducting work-related internet research.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper and timely completion of work assignments, including multiple and complex projects.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This is professional accounting work involving the independent application of accounting and auditing concepts, principles, theory, and technical skills in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS), independently performing accounting work that is specialized and requires the design and development of financial policies, procedures, and programs used by the agency including the preparation of reports and analyses in accordance with applicable standards. This position is located in the Fiscal Office and reports to the Senior Management Analyst II/Florida Palm Supervisor. This position is responsible for various accounting duties, which may include but not limited to, payroll processing, reconciliation, and approval in FLAIR and MFMP for the department along with coordinating and implementing current and future activities and training relating to transitioning from the State of Florida’s current financial software to the State’s new financial software which will occur in phases over several years.

Essential functions/job standards

Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), preferably in a state government environment.

Ability to communicate ideas, findings, and recommendations in a clear, concise manner both verbally and in writing in a timely manner.

Ability to analyze trends and to research and assimilate data from various detailed record sources for the development of analyses and reports.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with officials, employees in state agencies, and auditors.

Ability to research, understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Language

English proficiency, verbal and written.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures; knowledge of payroll and excellent communication skills (written and verbal); excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; excellent computer skills (Excel, Word, etc.); highly motivated and works well in a team environment; strong organizational skills.

Abilities

Ability to: prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records; analyze and interpret accounting data; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to an accounting program; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; work independently; and utilize problem-solving techniques. Ability to research, understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, state statues and procedures.

Examples of Work May Include

• Processing of payroll, which includes, but is not limited to, manuall payments, cancellations and settlements, salary refunds and collections in FLAIR and eventually in PALM.
• Researched and processes life/health insurance, re-employment tax, FRS contributions/refunds, beneficiary payments and performs other personnel duties relating to payroll as assigned.
• Answers calls from staff concerning various questions and problems.
• Researches and provides necessary documentation for correcting entries.
• Contacts employees, Department of Financial Services auditing, facility staff and other departments to clarify issues as needed.
• Works on special research and analysis projects as required.
• Assists in annual processing and recording of year-end tasks as needed.
• Assists Senior Management Analyst II/Florida Palm Supervisor with various tasks and trainings as needed.
• Creates and updates standard operating procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position is in the Career Service system.

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.