ACCOUNTANT IV – 71001248

Requisition No: 814930

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT IV – 71001248

Position Number: 71001248

Salary: $43,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 10/26/2023

ACCOUNTANT IV

BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAM

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

**Open-Competitive Opportunity**

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is in the Office of Financial Management, reporting to the Revenue Management section. This is a full-time position that works closely with FDLE’s financial information and is responsible for ensuring that data is accurate, protected and in compliance with accounting standards. This position requires excellent customer service skills as it will require interacting with internal and external customers.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Accurately recording receipts received by OFM into the Revenue Accounting Management System (RAMS) and or FLAIR;
• Researching receipts to apply to customer accounts;
• Remote depositing receipt bundles daily to the bank;
• Transferring custody of checks to the appropriate entity and obtain signature of receiving member;
• Answering incoming telephone calls;
• Opening, date stamping, sorting and distributing incoming mail;
• Distributing warrants and EFT remittances to vendors and FDLE members; and
• Writing receipts for customers paying for background checks and other services.

To be considered as a potential candidate, you must meet the minimum qualifications(s) listed below. Degrees must be from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A high school diploma or its equivalent and one year of clerical or fiscal experience; or
2. 30 semester hours, or equivalent, of coursework from an accredited college or university; or
3. Any combination of education or experience, as described above, for a total of one year.
4. Completion of a 720-hour program of study from a vocational/technical school or accredited community college in the area of accounting can substitute for one year of the required education or experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication;
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures;
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments;
• Ability to communicate effectively;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work flow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices;
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials;
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research;
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities; and
• Ability to use computer software skills, including beginner skills in database/spreadsheet software, including but not limited to Microsoft Excel and Word.

SALARY:

• $43,000.00

HOW YOU WILL GROW:

FDLE recognizes the importance of growth and success while fostering a family-oriented work environment. We encourage our members to seek opportunities for professional growth through training, team building, and mentoring. Our four Fundamental Values of Service, Integrity, Respect and Quality will guide you as you embark on a lifelong career at FDLE.

OUR SALARY & BENEFITS:

Starting salary will be the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE’s pay policy. FDLE is a State of Florida Employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program;
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave;
• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month;
• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage;
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more;
• Pension and investment retirement plan options; and
• Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts.

ABOUT OUR AGENCY:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employs more than 1,900 members statewide – either at headquarters in Tallahassee or in one of seven regional operations centers (ROCs). Our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen domestic security by providing services in partnership with local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies to prevent, investigate, and solve crimes while protecting Florida’s citizens and visitors. Click here for additional information about FDLE.

HIRING PROCESS:

You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and other elements relevant to this position supported by the information in your application. Qualifying questions will only be credited if verifiable by the information provided on your application including specifically required software/computer skills. You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, and interviews. You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

BACKGROUND:

FDLE requires an extensive background process of all recommended applicants. The elements of a background include: financial credit check, criminal history of applicant and applicant’s immediate family or roommates, personal references, employment and education verifications (which includes official transcript(s)), drug screen and fingerprinting. This information will be utilized to make the final hiring decision.

NOTES:

Preference will be given to current FDLE members who have satisfactorily completed at least six months of the probationary period for their current position.

REMINDERS:

1. 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.
2. 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 cancelled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

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.