Accountant II - 62000482

Date: Aug 30, 2024

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Requisition No: 836001

Agency: Military Affairs

Working Title: Accountant II - 62000482

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 62000482

Salary: 45K-55K

Posting Closing Date: 09/13/2024

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FLORIDA STATE GUARD

* OPEN COMPETITIVE*

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. on closing date

VACANCY # 62000482

WORK LOCATION: Tallahassee, Florida

ABOUT THE FLORIDA STATE GUARD (FSG)

The Florida State Guard serves Florida as a cornerstone of statewide crisis and emergency response. The mission of the Florida State Guard is to protect and preserve the life and property of the people of Florida from all threats to public safety through rapid deployment of ground, maritime, and air capabilities in partnership with state and local agencies. The Florida State Guard is a Division of the Florida Department of Military Affairs.

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Health Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance

• Retirement Benefits

• Vacation and Sick Leave

• Paid Holidays

• Opportunities for Career Advancement

• Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses

• Training Opportunities

• For benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go tohttp://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• New employees of the Florida State Guard will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

• New employees of the Florida State Guard are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program.

• The Florida State Guard is paid on a monthly basis.

• As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e., High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.

  NOTE

  To be considered for this position, application must be fully completed, your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process and clearly stated within the employment history.

  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field and two (2) years of professional accounting experience; or any combination of non-professional or professional experience and college education of 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours for each year, provided such education includes two courses in accounting;

• Can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  Processes payment of all invoices, purchasing card transactions, travel reimbursements, and payroll on all assigned General Revenue accounts. This includes researching payment status and requisition reconciliations.

  Balances, monthly, Florida State Guard Financial Tracking System (FSGFTS) program with Florida Accounting and Information Resource (FLAIR) reports. Research and correct all balancing errors. Work previous year accounts until all appropriation is fully expended.

  Review invoices and contact vendors for missing invoices to correct discrepancies. Prepare monthly balance statements and profit & loss statements for distribution to the Finance & Accounting office.

  Attends monthly reviews on all assigned accounts. Prepares memos and any other documentation (if applicable) as required by supervisor.

  Performs related duties as required.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.

• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.

• Ability to prepare financial statements and reports.

• Ability to design and implement accounting systems.

• 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.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

  SPECIAL REMINDERS:

  The State of Florida and The Florida State Guard participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires that all employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of any person hired to work in the United States.

  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

  All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.

  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.

  The Florida State Guard values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

  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. 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. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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:

CRAWFORDVILLE, FL, US, 32327 QUINCY, FL, US, 32351 QUINCY, FL, US, 32353 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 MONTICELLO, FL, US, 32344 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 MIDWAY, FL, US, 32343 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 HAVANA, FL, US, 32333 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304

Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee