FINANCIAL SPECIALIST - 43001711

Requisition No: 844103 

Agency: Financial Services

Working Title: FINANCIAL SPECIALIST - 43001711

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 43001711 

Salary:  $49,584.72 

Posting Closing Date: 01/14/2025 

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*** OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY***

DIVISION: FUNERAL, CEMETERY, AND CONSUMER SERVICES

BUREAU:  FINANCIAL SERVICES

CITY: TALLAHASSEE

COUNTY: LEON

SPECIAL NOTES:

Four (4) years of experience in the area of accounting and auditing, state government licensing regulation, customer service, or application of Florida laws and rules, regulations, and policies and procedures required. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university may be used as an alternative for the years of required experience.

 

Additional requirements:

• Six (6) months relevant work experience in area of accounting and auditing, state government licensing regulation and/or customer service.
• Experience working in state government licensing regulation.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing reports, statements, documents and/or operating procedures.
• Experience using computer software such as Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Experience answering questions and inquiries from the public, licensees, or regulated institutions relative to processes established by statutes.

 

Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.

 

The base salary for this position is $49,584.72.

 

This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment. 

 

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of basic accounting or auditing principles; Knowledge of the methods of compiling and analyzing data; Knowledge of monitoring techniques; Knowledge of basic mathematics; Knowledge of Chapter 497; Ability to review, analyze and evaluate data; Ability to examine financial records; Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; Ability to conduct research and prepare reports; Ability to probe and obtain critical facts; Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques; Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; Ability to communicate effectively; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; Ability to recognize the validity, authenticity and propriety of accounting and operating records.

 

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Process new and renewal licenses pursuant to Chapter 497, Florida Statutes.  Processing shall include, as applicable:

1. Prepare and maintain a file on each applicant.  Review files periodically to ensure that all deadlines required by state statutes and Department rules and regulations are met.
2. Investigate the backgrounds of all applicants and officers of applicants to determine if there are grounds for denial.
3. Review applications to determine that all questions are answered satisfactorily, the proper fee has been submitted and required supporting documentation is included.
4. Make a thorough review of the financial statements