Fdc - Professional Accountant Specialist- 70005635 - Central Office

Requisition No: 816879 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC - PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT SPECIALIST- 70005635 - CENTRAL OFFICE

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70005635 

Salary:  $53,112.02 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 12/25/2023 

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***OPEN COMPETITIVE ADVERTISEMENT***

Anticipated Vacancy

Professional Accountant Specialist – 70005635

This advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Tallahassee/Southwood in the Office of Finance & Accounting.

Salary Rate: $53,112.02 Annually

SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This is an administrative accounting position responsible for the Disaster Recovery Section for the Department of Corrections. This position develops, updates, and implements procedures as needed for cost recovery of eligible expenditures.
• Serve as a project Lead for the Disaster Recovery Section to ensure the goals and objectives of this bureau are accomplished. Assist with planning and routinely reviewing staff workloads. Train and assign personnel to various projects and ensure comprehensive supervision of work performed including review of work documentation.
• Coordinate the preparation of reports and cost analysis as required by internal management and other stakeholders. Ensure that reported data is complete and accurate. Develop and maintain reporting systems reflecting status of eligible expenditures by project.
• Supervise and assist in project formulation in FEMA grants portal using the prescribed format. Ensure that eligible actual and estimated expenditures are identified and submitted timely to maximize cost recovery of funds. Develop and maintain reporting which identified status of identified and submitted expenditures. Ensure accurate and timely reporting of risk management proceeds.
• Prepare and submit project time extensions, reimbursement requests and project closeouts in Florida PA. Analyze, audit, maintain and reconcile accounts to ensure compliance with reporting and submission requirements. Ensure documents are retained in accordance with Federal and State requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, theory, and concepts.
• Knowledge of accounting systems.
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing practices.
• Knowledge of internal control concepts.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection
• Knowledge of other specialized programs or functions.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data.
• Ability to utilize automated spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to research and interpret accounting literature, rules, and pronouncements.
• Ability to perform cost/benefit analyses.
• Ability to prepare financial reports.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate accounting systems.
• Ability to conduct audits and prepare audit reports.
• Ability to review, analyze, and evaluate financial and operational data.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to examine and audit financial records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• A high school diploma or its equivalent AND one (1) year of disaster recovery experience.

OR

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, mathematics, business or one of the computer sciences AND two (2) years of experience in accounting, auditing, or data analysis

OR

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of experience in accounting, auditing, or data analysis

• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certificate can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the areas described above can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

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

If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge, and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.

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, 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.