ACCOUNTANT IV - 71002373

Requisition No: 881877 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT IV - 71002373

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 71002373 

Salary:  $45,290.18 

Posting Closing Date: 08/22/2026 

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ACCOUNTANT IV

BUSINESS SUPPORT

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT BUREAU/GRANTS

**Open-Competitive Opportunity**

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is in the Financial Management Bureau, reporting to the Grants section. This is a full-time position that works closely with FDLE’s financial information and is responsible for ensuring that grant financial data is accurately transacted and reported. This position requires a strong ability to analyze data and conduct independent research to ensure grant funds are used appropriately.

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Reviewing expenditures against the grant’s budget to determine eligibility;
• Preparing monthly grant claims;
• Preparing all necessary financial reports relating to the grants;
• Researching, calculating, and recording all necessary accounting entries;
• Reconciling claims filed to accounting records;
• Developing working relationships with program members and resolving issues independently;
• Coordinating a monthly review of expenditure claims with the grant managers;
• Ensuring compliance with special conditions and limitations of the grant; and
• Ensuring proper assignment of grant-funded positions in People First.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication;
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures;
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to an accounting program;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Ability to use computer software skills, including BEGINNER skills in database/spreadsheet software, including but not limited to Microsoft Excel and Word;
• Ability to research and find errors in reconciliation of expenditures and cash reports;
• Knowledge of the Florida Accounting Information Resource System (FLAIR); and
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data.

 

Note: 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.

 

BASE SALARY:

• $ 45,290.18

 

HOW YOU WILL GROW:

FDLE recognizes the importance of growth and success while fostering a family-oriented work environment. We encourage our members to seek opportunities for professional growth through training, team building, and mentoring. Our four Fundamental Values of Service, Integrity, Respect and Quality will guide you as you embark on a lifelong career at FDLE.

 

OUR SALARY & BENEFITS:

Starting salary will be the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE’s pay policy. FDLE is a State of Florida Employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program;
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave;
• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month;
• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage;
• Multiple supplemental insurance o