SENIOR PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT - 43001947

Requisition No: 854714 

Agency: Financial Services

Working Title: SENIOR PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT - 43001947

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 43001947 

Salary:  $44,386.10 

Posting Closing Date: 06/15/2025 

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***STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY***

DIVISION: ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING

BUREAU: VENDOR RELATIONS

CITY: TALLAHASSEE

COUNTY: LEON

SPECIAL NOTES:

This is an employment opportunity for current employees within the State Personnel System.

 

Previous applicants within the last six (6) months need not to apply.

 

Requirement:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.

 

Additional requirements:

• One (1) year minimum of customer service experience.

• One (1) year minimum of experience interpreting laws, rules, and/or policies.

 

Preferences:

• Experience with Form 1099 reporting.
• Experience updating and adding records to the Statewide Vendor File.

 

 

The Individual selected for this position must obtain access to the IRS TIN match process.

 

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

 

The position will be filled at base salary, which is $44,386.10.

 

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 the methods of data collection and analysis. Knowledge of accounting systems. Knowledge of accounting and auditing practices. Knowledge of internal control concepts. Knowledge of computer systems concepts. Ability to utilize automated spreadsheet applications. Ability to research and interpret accounting literature, rules and pronouncements. Ability to conduct fact-finding research. Ability to work independently. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to analyze and evaluate accounting systems. Ability to review, analyze and evaluate financial and operational data. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

 

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

This position is responsible for activities related to collection and validation of Substitute Form W-9s. This includes promptly answering vendor inquiries (phone calls and emails) and providing accurate information; properly addressing paper Substitute Form W-9s received; entering data in the Substitute Form W-9 system (vendor website) promptly and accurately; analyzing reports associated with the W-9 system and taking action as needed; and validating and processing Form W-8s. This position is responsible for activities relating to processing Form 1099s for vendor payments statewide, as required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This includes: submitting the Forms1099s to the IRS via the Filing Information Returns Electronically (FIRE) system, updating or uploading information into Central Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR); performing corrections to Form 1099-reportable payments; handling Form 1099s and IRS “B” notice letters; researching requests from vendors and agencies for copies of current and prior year Form 1099s; completing tasks described on the 1099 Activities Calendar timely and accurately; monitoring reports associated with the 1099 process and taking action as needed;  and monitoring and auditing data to confirm the accuracy of 1099 reportable transactions. This position is responsible for analyzing