SENIOR PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT - 73003433

Requisition No: 866682 

Agency: Department of Revenue

Working Title: SENIOR PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT - 73003433

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 73003433 

Salary:  $51,408.00 - $54,570.00 / annually 

Posting Closing Date: 12/22/2025 

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Florida Department of Revenue

Finance & Accounting

Senior Professional Accountant

Tallahassee

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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 position involves professional level accounting work associated with daily disbursement functions through FLAIR and Ariba on Demand (AOD).  This position will work with a team of accountants assigned to process the payments of assigned program areas along with vendor specific payments as assigned with limited supervision.

• This position will be expected to process payments for more complex contracts, settlement agreements and to perform assigned research independently. Assist when supervisor is out.
• This position is responsible for encumbered, unencumbered, and journal transfer payments.  Process invoices timely and accurately for commodities/services for assigned purchase orders/contracts for a large program area. Ensure payments are processed in accordance with Florida Statutes, purchase order/contract requirements, DFS rules and regulations, and DOR policies and procedures.
• Responsible for pre and post audit of daily vouchers schedules and approving AOD invoices to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with the Prompt Payment Law, Section 215.422, Florida Statutes; DFS rules and regulations; and DOR policies and procedures.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of vendor encumbrances in accordance with Operational Accounting procedures.  Ensure all supporting documentation required for a complete and accurate audit trail of all payments and/or adjustments is maintained.  Responsible for maintaining desk files and general office files in accordance with standard office procedures.
• Responsible for working closely with program staff and vendors to ensure payments are processed timely and accurately and to resolve issues involving purchase orders, contracts, invoices, encumbrances, requisitions, etc.
• Assist with and/or conduct research activities as assigned using FLAIR reports, information supplied by vendors and/or program staff, etc.
• Process certified forward reviews and transactions relative to fiscal year end obligations.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  

• Currently employed with a State Personnel System agency or department
• Two years or more of experience using FLAIR and MFMP
• Two years or more of accounts payable experience *

SUBSTITUTIONS:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting or related fields; or an AA degree with at least 1 accounting course and 1 year of professional or non-professional accounting experience *

PREFERENCES:

• Two years or more of experience interpreting laws, rules, policy, or procedures

SPECIAL NOTES:

• This position is located in Tallahassee, FL.
• This position is not eligible for telework.
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