ACCOUNTANT III - 80024740

Requisition No: 873495 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT III - 80024740

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80024740 

Salary:  $1,500.00 Bi-weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 05/01/2026 

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The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes.

We are honored to have the opportunity to support our nation’s veterans and their families.

We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses.

 

 

 

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION:

Location: Finance and Accounting, Knight Building, 2737 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32399

Contact Person: Evelyn Jacobs, 850-717-2352 

Minimum Starting Salary: $1,500.00 Bi-weekly.  (In accordance with current spending restrictions, an internal promotion will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever is higher.)    

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. 
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.                      

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position performs professional work within the Bureau of Finance and Accounting in the Disbursement Contract/Grants Unit.  The incumbent in this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60K-15, Florida Administrative Code and Section 215.422, Florida Statute. Responsible for the auditing of contractual service, grant, third-party medical, and lease invoices.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Auditing invoices against information in FACTS and CTS.

Daily assembly of vouchers using Image API imaging software (Axiom Pro).

Daily input of invoices, journal transfers, adjustments, and special payments entries into the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR).

Responsible for maintaining selected fiscal contract, grant, and lease files in auditable condition.

Quarterly reconciliation of posted payments of selected invoices entered in FLAIR.

Responsible for encumbrance of contracts and grants into FLAIR.

Quarterly reconciliation of encumbered balances.

Responds to inquiries regarding accounting activities, performing research, audit confirmations, and DFS Controller return corrections as necessary.

Performs other related duties as required.

Responsible for analyzing and interpreting agreements in compliance with GAAP, GASB, basic accounting auditing standards and applicable legal requirements.

This position is required to comply with Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, Prompt Payment Compliance Law.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Office of Chief Financial Officer.

Knowledge of the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) system.

Knowledge of State of Florida accounting procedures.

Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.

Ability to:

Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to accounting standards

Understand utilized problem-solving techniques.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Develop, organize and prepare a variety of accounting schedules into a logical format.

Review data for accuracy and completeness.

Utilize automation methods to obtain informational reports.

Determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Preference will be given to candidates with three years experience: 

- knowledge of FLAIR.

- knowledge of payroll sy