ACCOUNTANT III - 41500044 Date: Oct 28, 2024 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 840251 Agency: Florida Gaming Control CommissionWorking Title: ACCOUNTANT III - 41500044Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 41500044 Salary: $38,000.00 - $46,350.00 Posting Closing Date: 11/06/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) Florida Gaming Control Commission Division of Administration Class Title: Accountant III Position Number: 41500044 Hiring Salary: $38,000.00 - $46,350.00 Annually Tallahassee, Florida Anticipated Vacancy Overview: The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) is a five-member commission appointed by the Governor. The FGCC is charged with investigating and enforcing Florida pari-mutuel and gaming statutes and rules. The FGCC is searching for an Accountant III to perform a wide variety of accounting functions in the Accounting Section. This position is responsible for assisting with the processing of revenue transactions. Preferred Qualifications:
Two (2) years of FLAIR entry experience.
One (1) year of Revenue experience.
Two years of professional or nonprofessional accounting or bookkeeping experience or College education from an accredited institution can substitute for each year of required work experience, which includes two courses in accounting, business, or finance or a combination of the above work experience and college education.
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
This is a dynamic position that will be responsible for assisting with various FGCC’s fiscal functions. This position reports to the Chief of Financial Support Services and the duties also include, but are not limited to, the following:
Revenue:
Assists with the submission of Revenue deposits that may be processed directly to the agency’s financial institution or prepared for courier deposit.
Assists with processing Revenue entries in Florida PALM and/or Florida Accounting Information Resource System (FLAIR) in accordance with Florida Statute 215.422, Reference Guide for State Expenditures, Attorney General Opinions, Florida Administrative Code, Chief Financial Officer Memoranda, and processing procedures of the Bureau of Auditing.
Assists vendors and employees with invoice payment issues.
Prepares vouchers for submission to the Bureau of Auditing at Department of Financial Services.
Maintaining Check Log:
Logs all incoming checks for the Bureau of Accounting.
Ensures checks are properly endorsed.
Other Duties:
Routes incoming telephone calls for the Accounting Office.
Assists with pre-indexing of documents for scanning for accounting.
Conducts quality assurance of the scanned documents for record retention.
Maintains detailed desktop procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Ability to analyze and interpret data/information and apply appropriate guidelines and regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing across a broad audience spectrum.
Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis in Word and Excel.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to provide prompt, reliable, accurate and courteous customer service.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Attention to detail.
Information contained in responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities must also be clearly disclosed on the State of Florida Employment Application. Any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in qualifying question responses will be cause for elimination from the selection process.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The state offers a comprehensive compensation package for employees that features a highly competitive set of benefits including:
Low premium health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental coverage options!
Paid personal time that includes annual leave, sick leave, nine paid holidays, and one personal holiday!
Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and more!
Family planning support that includes adoption benefits and paid/unpaid leave options for family and medical responsibilities!
Retirement plans that include employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)!
Deferred compensation plans!
FREE basic life insurance plus additional options for you, your spouse, and children!
Flexible Spending Accounts!
Tuition waivers!
IMPORTANT NOTICES:
The Florida Gaming Control Commission has employment restrictions for all commission employees referenced in sections 16.713 and 16.715, Florida Statutes.
This position requires a security background check and participation in direct deposit. Successful completion of L2 background screening will be required for this position and 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.
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.
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 Florida Gaming Control Commission is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes.
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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee