ACCOUNTANT III - 72003408

Accountant III - 72003408

This advertisement is for a career service position located in the Finance & Accounting section at the Division of Administrative Hearings.

Salary : $42,000.00 Annually

Total Annual Compensation Package Estimate : $61,117

Benefits include exceptional health, dental, and vision; tuition reimbursement; excellent retirement benefits program; generous vacation program with paid holidays; 40-hour work week with weekends off; tax deferred employee investment plan; job stability in an enriching and engaging work environment.

Duties and responsibilities include serving as the Travel Preparer in the Statewide Travel Management System for all travel reimbursements, conducting travel training for staff, keeping current on laws related to reimbursing staff, processing cash, checks, ACH receipts, and online payments, maintaining property records, and processing account receivables.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required include knowledge of accounting principles, internal control concepts, and applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to accounting programs; ability to prepare and maintain accounting records; ability to work independently, problem-solve, and make decisions; ability to use a personal computer and automated spreadsheet applications; ability to analyze and interpret accounting data; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or the equivalent. Preferred qualifications include experience working with FLAIR, knowledge of the statutory requirements for state travel, experience working in the STMS application, and experience recording and reconciling service payments.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the interview, and / or during reference checks.

Applications will be accepted until 11 : 59 PM on the closing date. 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 must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center in advance. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. Veterans' Preference is available for eligible candidates.