ACCOUNTANT IV - 77000498 *PENDING RECLASSIFICATION*

Requisition No: 880323 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT IV - 77000498 *PENDING RECLASSIFICATION*

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77000498 

Salary:  $45,000.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/07/2026 

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FWC Finance and Budget Office

Accountant IV – Career Service Position with Benefits

*PENDING RECLASSIFICATION*

$45,000 annually

1875 Orange Avenue E.

Tallahassee, FL

 

 

 Finance and Budget Office

Accountant IV CS 77000498

*PENDING RECLASSIFICATION*

Tallahassee, Florida - $45,000.00 Annually

 

Our organization:

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy. 

 

Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. 

 

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself.  The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative, and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment. Visit our website for more information: MyFWC.com

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

 

Three (3) years of experience in accounting or financial management, one (1) of which must have been in financial account management, auditing, or account reconciliation, or 

Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field from an accredited college or university, and one (1) year of professional experience in financial account management, auditing, or account reconciliation can substitute for the required experience.

 

 

Requirements:

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.

Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Not eligible for Telework.

Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application and resume. Cover letter required and should provide information regarding any gaps in employment.

 

 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities will relate to auditing and reconciling expenditures in the Unencumbered Unit.

 

The incumbent will be required to complete training and attain proficiency in the Florida PALM accounting system to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of this position.

 

• Performs lead accounting work by screening unencumbered invoices, not limited to a specific type, to check for accuracy and completeness. Determine transaction dates and invoices that require immediate payments.
• Invoices are audited and reviewed for mathematical calculations, vendor identification numbers and correctness of remittance information, accounting codes, authorizations, and all required signatures.
• Accurately inputs disbursements into FLAIR/ system(s) within five days of receipt in accounting office.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of the Florida Statutes, comptroller rules, and internal procedures that pertains to the auditing and processing of disbursements.
• Enter, review and maintain encumbrances for contract payments in FLAIR.
• Process monthly unencumbered invoices as assigned and log amount on pay logs.
• Correspond with Financial Management section to process necessary adjustments.
• Correspond with Regions/Divisions regarding unencumbered invoices.
• Notify appropriate personnel of additions, deletions, and errors in the Vendor Files.
• Research inquiries and respond to vendors, staff, and other state agency personnel within the assigned time frame.
• Use immediate reports function in FLAIR, RDS reports and MRE reports in Web focus in order to document reason for corrections.
• Inform