ACCOUNTANT I - 43001630

Requisition No: 849604 

Agency: Financial Services

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT I - 43001630

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 43001630 

Salary:  $42,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 03/31/2025 

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*****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*****

DIVISION: STATE FIRE MARSHAL

BUREAU: FIRE STANDARDS & TRAINING

CITY: OCALA

COUNTY: MARION

SPECIAL NOTES:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: 

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
• State of Florida retirement package
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Nine (9) paid holidays a year

• One (1) Personal Holiday each year
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• Training opportunities
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (if eligible)

 

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

 

High School Diploma is required.

 

Additional requirements:

• Two (2) years retail experience to include cash management duties.
• Two (2) years office experience to include basic accounting functions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

 

The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

 

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

 

This position will be filled at the annual salary of $42,000.00.

 

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

 

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 general office procedures and practices

Knowledge of proper accounting procedures in relation to purchasing, accounts receivable, cash management, retail merchandising and reconciliations

Knowledge of correct grammar usage

Knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

Ability to access, input and retrieve data from personal computer

Knowledge of proper accounting procedures

Ability to prepare complex reports and correspondence

Knowledge of the principles of interpersonal relationships

Knowledge of principles