FINANCIAL SERVICES ACCOUNTANT - 55002097
Date: Sep 9, 2024
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: FINANCIAL SERVICES ACCOUNTANT - 55002097
Contact Person: James Helm
Contact Phone Number: (850) 414-4583
Contact Email Address: JAMES.HELM@DOT.STATE.FL.US
Bi-Weekly Hiring Salary: $1,568.77 ($40,788.02 Annual)
Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility, and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system!
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service unless they are registered with the Selective Service System before their 26th birthday.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Audit payment documents including utility invoice transmittals, right of way invoices, purchasing card transactions, travel and individual reimbursement vouchers, and MyFlorida MarketPlace (MFMP) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, directives, policies, procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles.
Audit electronic invoices processed in the MyFlorida MarketPlace (MFMP) system and reconcile each exception line prior to approval. Monitor outstanding invoices and notify requestors to ensure compliance with Florida Statute 215.422 and resolve any invoice discrepancy identified by the Department of Financial Services.
Audit travel expense reimbursements for compliance with Florida Statue 112.061 and Department guidelines. Ensure that all necessary documents, approvals, signatures, and mission-critical documents are obtained. Provide customer service to internal customers and conduct periodic training on travel guidelines.
Audit and process purchasing card charges daily in compliance with Purchasing Card Procedure 350-030-010-f, by verifying and validating approved transactions for payment in the Bank of America Works system and applying credits against the same account code and category.
Reconcile the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) payment voucher schedules to the pending vendor invoices. Prepare voucher schedules and supporting documentation for submission to DFS.
Research and resolve payment inquiries from vendors and employees; effectively communicate results to requestors by email and telephone; identify recurring issues and report statistical results to management.
Process all standard and electronic mail for Financial Services which includes date stamping of all invoices and other documents received. Analyze payment documents to determine transaction date as defined by Section 215.422 F.S.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of and ability to use general office equipment. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of office procedures and practices. Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures. Skilled in performing work that requires a high level of attention to detail. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or its equivalent and two years of professional business work experience. An associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required work experience.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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