PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT - 73001943

Requisition No: 849401 

Agency: Department of Revenue

Working Title: PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT - 73001943

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 73001943 

Salary:  $48,000.00 -$50,000.04 / annually 

Posting Closing Date: 04/03/2025 

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Florida Department of Revenue

Office of Financial Management

Professional Accountant

Tallahassee

If you have a desire to use your talent and skills at an organization that provides critical services to millions of individuals, businesses and families across the state, the Florida Department of Revenue invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and providing employment opportunities to veterans and individuals who have a disability. To learn more about the Department of Revenue’s excellent array of benefits, including career training, tuition waivers, paid vacations, insurance, and retirement programs, visit our website.

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a Professional Accountant position within the Office of Financial Management Payroll Section at the Department of Revenue in Tallahassee, FL. The incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of the

salary overpayment and payroll exception process, including but not limited to; salary over-payments, on-demand salary payments, salary cancellations, salary refunds, and payroll journal transfers. The incumbent will also be responsible for assisting with processing and filing of monthly and annual state income tax payments and returns for out-of-state employees; assisting with processing retirement invoices, worker’s compensation adjustments, and tuition fee waiver adjustments: assisting with fiscal year-end activities as assigned; performing other related duties and special projects as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  

• Three (3) years of professional or non-professional accounting experience. *
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Microsoft Word.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

• *Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting or related area can substitute on a year for year basis for the required accounting experience; or any combination of experience and up to 60 semesters or 90 quarter hours of college education provided such education includes two courses in accounting; or possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate.

PREFERENCES:

• Experience with FLAIR Payroll Module (PYRL)..
• Experience with People First as it relates to payroll.
• Experience with Florida Retirement System Invoices
• Experience in payroll, time and attendance, or other similar activities that include review and analysis of personnel transactions and data.

SPECIAL NOTES:

• This position is located in Tallahassee, FL.
• This position is not eligible for telework.
• Each field on the application [name of employer, employer address, dates of employment, supervisor name and phone