ACCOUNTANT IV - SES (PAYROLL SERVICES) - 76000244

Requisition No: 849957 

Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT IV - SES (PAYROLL SERVICES) - 76000244

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 76000244 

Salary:  $40,200.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 04/08/2025 

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Division of Administrative Reviews

Bureau of Accounting/Payroll Services

 

Career Service (CS) Opportunity

 

*Open Competitive Advertisement*

 

To be considered for this position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history.  Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position. 

 

Contact Person: Daphne Dennis, (850) 617-3361, daphnedennis@flhsmv.gov

 

The Organization

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement. With a workforce of approximately 4,500 employees throughout the state, the Department is leading the way to A Safer Florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles, and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol.

 

Our Benefits include

• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual and Sick Leave Package
• Nine Paid Holidays
• State Health and Life Insurance
• Educational Benefits
• Contributory Retirement Plan

 

To learn more about FLHSMV and why it’s a great place to work, visit our website at: flhsmv.gov/careers.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

This is a responsible, high-level Accountant IV that works independently and with other accountants in the bureau.  This position is authorized to audit payroll to prepare the monthly and supplemental payrolls. This position is responsible for ensuring all members are paid correctly. This position audits records in FLAIR system after payroll has posted to ensure accuracy.  This position works with FLHSMV members to explain any differences.  Responsible for validating Personnel Action Requests (PARs) received from the Bureau of Personnel (BPS).  This position is responsible for the collection of overpayments from members due to leave of absence (LOA) and/or leave without pay (LWOP).

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
• Knowledge of State of Florida payroll and accounting policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic, office procedures and practices.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to use sound judgement to identify problems, generate and evaluate alternative solutions, and make recommendations.
• Be a self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage completing deadlines.
• Skill in auditing, reviewing, reconciling or analyzing data for compliance with regulatory requirements, policies and procedures.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office appli