PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT SPECIALIST - 43000043 Date: Oct 3, 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: 838486 Agency: Financial ServicesWorking Title: PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT SPECIALIST - 43000043Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 43000043 Salary: $47,000.00 $50,000.00 Posting Closing Date: 10/17/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DIVISION: TREASURY BUREAU: FUNDS MANAGEMENT CITY: TALLAHASSEE COUNTY: LEON SPECIAL NOTES: High School diploma or the equivalent isrequired. Additionalrequirements:
Four (4) years of accounting experience. (A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other business major may be used may be used as an alternative for the required experience .)
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Preference s:
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration.
Two (2) years or more of investment accounting experience.
Two (2) years or more experience with auditing or creating financial statements.
This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.
All responses to the qualifying questions for this job advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida employment application.
Interview will consist of: Oral interview questions and work samples. Work samples will be answered using Microsoft 2007 Word and Excel.
The hiring range for this position is $47,000.00 - $50,000.00.
Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.
Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures. Ability to organize data into a logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials. Knowledge of methods of data collection. Ability to prepare financial statements and reports. Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records. Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to an accounting program. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to independently analyze and use problem-solving techniques. Ability to work independently. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team structure. Knowledge of and ability to use Word and Excel applications.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES :
Daily processing of the Trust Fund and SPIA balances and Treasury Investment tickets.
Administer the Competitive Selection Program (CSP) for the Treasury using the Certificate of Deposit system.
As a member of the Investments Reconciliation Team, perform daily transaction/position reconciliations and support the preparation of monthly investment reports.
Perform other tasks as directed within the Operations Section.
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 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, 32308 Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee