Requisition No: 856874 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: 856874-ACCOUNTANT III - 40034049

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 40034049 

Salary:  39,000.00 - $43,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 07/21/2025 

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JOB TYPE:  FULL TIME /  CAREER SERVICE

POSITION LOCATION:  Tallahassee, FL (relocation benefits are not available for this position) 

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional accounting position involving independent application of a variety of accounting skills.  The incumbent for this position is responsible for utilizing various coding techniques to distribute and account for costs.  Incumbent must have the ability to understand and apply applicable accounting rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to an accounting program.  Performs all duties in compliance with mandatory requirements of Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 69I-24 of the Florida Administrative Code.      

Reviews, approves and reconciles P-Card charges:

Reviews P-Card usage as described in the Administrator’s Desk Top Procedures. Performs monthly P-Card Reconciliation Review of each of the Agency P-Card Groups’ reconciliations. Resolves disputed charges of P-Card purchases. Approves Finance and Accounting P-Card charges at level 2 in the State’s accounting system (FLAIR).

 

Processes vendor payment transactions through the State’s accounting system (FLAIR) and MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP):

Approves requisitions through MyFloridaMarketPlace. Prepares redistributions to spread charges to various funding sources, after warrant is generated.

 

Backs up the Accountant IV for tracking and reviewing Department of Financial Services (DFS) voucher error return forms to assist in their evaluation and reduce their impact upon the quarterly error rate compliance report. Provide guidance to the disbursements staff to prevent future voucher error returns and ensure compliance with DFS.

Researches and responds to inquiries from customers:

Responds to customers in a timely and professional manner. Requests duplicate warrants as needed. Cancels warrants and prepare corresponding entries into FLAIR.

 

Reviews and verifies scanned vouchers for accurate scanned documents and clarity.

Represents Finance and Accounting on teams and completes special projects as assigned.  

Performs other duties as requested.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 

Knowledge of accounting and audit requirements

Work independently with minimum supervision

Ability to analyze and interpret contracts and make applicable processing decisions

Excellent communication skills (oral and written)

Attention to detail

 

Pay:  $39,00.00 - $43,000.00

 

Our Organization and Mission:

FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

 

In collaboration with our partners, we salute our nation’s veterans and are honored to have the opportunity to support them and their family members by encouraging them to apply at FloridaCommerce for positions that fit their skill sets.

 

Florida Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)

 

Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/

 

The Difference You Will Make:

FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing is a must. Your knowledge and skills will be utilized to help our citizens.  As a member of the Finance & Administration team, this position supports the program areas that administer benefits to Floridians.

How You Will Grow:

FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies.  Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with our Office of Human Resources Training and with our Division of Workforce Training Unit. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:

Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities. Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work. Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills. Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of Florida Commerce’s available resources and tools. Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

 

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader.  We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.  

Where You Will Work:   

Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend.  Florida Commerce’s main office is in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you an experience vibrant with a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture. Tallahassee is:

Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources (https://talgov.com/ ) Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC). Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach ( https://choosetallahassee.com/beaches-near-tallahassee/ ) Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

* State Group Insurance coverage options+
(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)

* Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)

* Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year

* Annual and Sick Leave Benefits

* Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)

* Flexible Spending Accounts

* Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)

* Ongoing comprehensive training provided

* Career Growth      

* Highly skilled, professional environment

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

* We care about the success of our employees.

* We care about the success of our clients.

* We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences, and ourselves.

* A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees.

 

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.