Accountant III - 77073265

Requisition No: 855170 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: Accountant III - 77073265

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77073265 

Salary:  $42,000.46 

Posting Closing Date: 07/02/2025 

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FWC Office of Finance and Budget

Accountant III- Grants Section

Salary: $42,000.46

1875 Orange Avenue E.

Tallahassee, FL

 

 

Office of Finance and Budget/OED

Accountant III - 77073265

Tallahassee, Florida

 

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

 

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

Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume.  Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

Work at the FWC is cross-functional, meaning duties may cross division/office lines. The Commission expects employees to function across FWC's organizational structure by providing their skills and expertise wherever needed through work on teams or as directed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or GED with two (2) years of experience in accounting, finance or other business-related field.
• Answers to qualifying questions must be verifiable within the work and/or educational history.
• Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes within three (3) days of hire. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

Grants and Contracts

Establish and maintain an electronic file for each grant/contract to include the grant award or final contract, budget details, if applicable, amendments, email communications, invoices, and financial reports are properly uploaded to FACTS. Ensure agreement details in the Revenue Agreement Tracking System (RATS) match agreement documents. Communicate with Divisions for any needed updates or clarification.

Process Billing for Reimbursements

Retrieve all expenditures and revenues for assigned grants and/or contracts to be included in assigned cost tracking sheet. Ensure grant details on cost tracking sheet are updated at least monthly, including but not limited to expenditures, revenues, and updates provided by the Divisions. Perform monthly reconciliations on cost tracking sheets. Ensure grants/contracts are closed in a timely manner.

Drafts Financial Report Submissions

Complete and submit federal reports by established internal and external deadlines. This includes, but is not limited to, monthly semi-annual, annual, interim and final federal reports. Monitor Period of Performance for each grant to complete federal reports in a timely manner.

Customer Service

Serves as the FBO Grants Unit contact for assigned grants and/or contracts responsible for answering questions related to the division’s awards. This may include, but is not limited to, RATS entry information, agency grant policies, cost tracking sh