ACCOUNTING SERVICES ANALYST B - 60003580

Requisition No: 845038 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: ACCOUNTING SERVICES ANALYST B - 60003580

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60003580 

Salary:  $65,151.61 annually based on experience 

Posting Closing Date: 02/04/2025 

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Job Title: ACCOUNTING SERVICES ANALYST B - 60003580

Accounting Services Analyst B

Department of Children and Families

Tallahassee, Florida

Open Competitive

 

$65,151.61 annually based on experience

 

This requisition may be used to hire multiple candidates.

 

This is not a telework or remote position.

 

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.

 

Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position.  Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.

 

What you will do:

This is a professional position that requires the ability to analyze data and understand the accounting and budget processes and procedures, analyze, and interpret financial data from all aspects of the accounting cycle, and connect the accounting data within programs and operations related to the budget/financial structure. Ability to work independently and as a part of a team, attention to detail and resourcefulness in determining the true nature of discrepancies are a must.  Perform independent and complex accounting functions involving local funds and governmental funds, that requires the ability to analyze data and understand accounting reconciliations, including monitoring Fixed Capital Outlay contracts, and process Journal Transfers. Responsible for the application of independent accounting, research, auditing, and analytical skills with the ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve problems, coordinates with budget managers, accounting staff, and other offices and assists them in auditing data, ensuring corrections are completed accurately and making recommendations as appropriate.

 

How you will make an impact:

•           Requires accounting knowledge, knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices, strong data analytical skills, advanced MS Office skills (high emphasis on EXCEL).

•           Collect, research, evaluate, and analyze data to recommend and ensure corrections are completed accurately

•           Review weekly reports, work with budget managers, accounting staff and other offices to solve any problems and ensure data is accurately reported

•           Assist with reporting, research, and other special projects

 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

•           Experience in FLAIR (State of Florida Accounting system) is highly desired. Knowledge and/or experience in Accounting/Finance/Budget is required

•           Knowledge of Governmental Accounting principles and practices is required

•           Ability to manage and coordinate large volumes of data, research, and provide guidance to other areas on corrections as needed.

•           Ability to conduct fact-finding research

•           Ability to utilize proble