Requisition No: 801688
Agency: Business and Professional Regulations
Working Title: ACCOUNTANT III – 79010263
Position Number: 79010263
Salary: $36,000 – $39,000
Posting Closing Date: 05/19/2023
ACCOUNTANT III – 79010263
DBPR/Division of Administration
*OPEN COMPETITIVE*
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
ACCOUNTANT III
Position Number: 79010263
Hiring Salary: $36,000- $39,000/ Annually
*Open Competitive*
Our Organization and Mission:
License efficiently. Regulate fairly. Florida counts on DBPR to ensure a lot of important matters are handled well. They range from the safety of food service to the integrity of real estate transactions, the standards of racing to the transparency of condominium governance, and of course, the qualifications of licensure that ensure work requiring a skilled professional is performed safely and sufficiently. Our stakeholders include these professionals and their customers alike.
Under the direction of Secretary Melanie S. Griffin, the agency oversees many of Florida’s professions and industries in the areas above, and many more which can be seen on our website: http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/.
The Work You Will Do:
This is a professional position responsible for acting as liaison with the division and State’s Chief Financial Officer’s (CFO) office. This position is responsible for auditing FLAIR data code entries, reviewing all contracts for compliance with Florida Statutes, auditing and approving voucher payments, and serve as contact with the CFO’s audit section quick pay reviews. The incumbent with analyze daily transactions for compliance with rules and regulations to include process improvement recommendations to Accounting Services – Disbursements section management. The incumbent in this position will also research outstanding obligations for the certification process of encumbrances at the close of the fiscal year. Due to the interaction with agency personnel and vendors by telephone, written correspondence or in person to resolve any discrepancies detected in payment transactions, the incumbent must have proven exemplary customer service skills.
- FLAIR – Prepare the statewide accounts for payment. This is inclusive of leases; both private and governmental. Also, preparing payment for smart devices & cell phone invoices (web based) including all DBPR long distance charges as well as vehicle expenses (web based) and all headquarters DMS invoices. Process contractual agreements and journal transfers to other state agencies. Maintains fiscal ledgers and contract logs for all monthly and recurring payments. Prints and reviews daily work summary. Review all disbursement FLAIR uploads for accuracy of data codes and required data fields. These include the revenue refunds, statewide account payments and journal corrections. Prepares special category payments for Real Estate Recover Claims, Construction Recovery claims, Auctioneer Recover claims, Minority Scholarships and payments to Florida Department of Law Enforcement for Slots.
- Serves as contact and liaison with division and the CFO’s office, answering questions, documentation gathering, written explanations and justifications to the CFO, research and analysis of errors while offering prompt responses to the CFO and making corrective journal entries in FLAIR as needed. Stay abreast of CFO rules and regulations and independently update Disbursement Section policies and procedures as needed. As needed, audit and approve voucher payments sent to the CFO. Provide department training related to accounts payables and statutory requirements for accounts payables.
- Execute uploads using Entire Connectivity through a secure user code to access the PCUPLOAD data library in FLAIR.
- Audit all department contracts for compliance with Florida Statutes, Comptroller’s rules, Department policies and FACTS. Through knowledge of all rules and regulation involving contracts is mandatory. A thorough knowledge of all rules and regulation involving contracts is mandatory. A thorough understanding of 287.059, 287.058, 287.057(3), 215.422, Florida Statutes is required.
- Other related duties as assigned.
The Difference You Will Make:
At DBPR, you will always have an opportunity to make a difference in the daily lives of Floridians and the communities where they live and work. As an employee, you help to “make DBPR and Florida great places to do business.” To that end we will invest in you, treat our licensees as valued customers and partners, and uphold laws that protect the public and Florida’s competitive marketplace.
In the Bureau of Human Resources, you will directly support staff and management across all the Divisions and functional areas of the agency. Your work will impact the job environment of each and every employee striving to achieve the agency’s mission.
How You Will Grow:
DBPR employees are expected to uphold these seven core values: Accountability, Innovation, Integrity, Ownership, Responsiveness, Respect and Teamwork. In turn, we will involve you on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.
Where You Will Work:
Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Boasting proximity to the coast and centrally located to popular tourist destinations, Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career. Also, with no state income tax, Florida is a great place to work regardless of where you find yourself on the career ladder.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
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:
- Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
- Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Tuition waivers;
- And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficient in MS Office software including Excel.
- Understanding of FLAIR disbursement transactions and the ability to interpret FLAIR Schedule of Allotment Balance reports.
- Ability to apply accounting standards as needed.
- Knowledge of MyFloridaMarketplace (MFMP) and the ability to use MFMP in the accounts payable area.
- Ability to work independently and in a team context.
- Strong written and oral communication, proficient use of technical accounting terminology, analytical comprehension and organizational skills.
- Ability to plan and coordinate work, solve problems and provide written management recommendations.
- Knowledge of Florida Statute 215.422 and the ability to apply rule and statute.
Minimum Qualifications:
The Accountant III should possess the following:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting and two years of professional accounting experience; or
- Two years of professional accounting experience with the State of Florida; or
- A master’s degree in accounting and 1 year of professional experience; or
- Professional or nonprofessional experience accounting experience or any combination and up to 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college education with two courses in accounting can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required degree.
***Information contained in responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must also be disclosed on the State of Florida Employment Application.***
Preference will be given to those who can demonstrate one or more of the following: an interest in public service and human resources, a working knowledge of an electronic document records system, familiarity with state purchasing rules, experience managing a main phone line and/or experience working in a Human Resources Office.
Applicant Note: If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status.
NOTE: This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check.
Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online. All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement. If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.
The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation is committed
to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and
Improving employment outcomes.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DBPR Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 487-2074. DBPR requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
SPECIAL REMINDERS:
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation values the sacrifices
veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports
the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.
A candidate for veterans’ preference who believes he or she was not afforded employment preference may file a complaint in accordance with Rule 55A-7.016, F.A.C., with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Veterans’ Preference Coordinator, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL, 33778, . The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has also established an email where people can electronically file claims or ask questions. The email is veteranspreference@fdva.state.fl.us.
We hire only U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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.