SENIOR FINANCIAL SERVICES ACCOUNTANT - 55000729

Requisition No: 862695 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: SENIOR FINANCIAL SERVICES ACCOUNTANT - 55000729

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55000729 

Salary:  $44,033.77 -$59,575.10 

Posting Closing Date: 10/24/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

907 / DISBURSEMENT OPERATIONS OFFICE

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

 

CONTACT PERSON: J. Dewayne Baxley 

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (850) 414-4678

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Dewayne.Baxley@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY: $2,031.43 biweekly ($52,817.18 annually)

 

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

 

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

 

The Work You Will Do:

Senior Financial Services Accountant – Disbursement Operations Office/Contract Payments

 

This position will audit and processes contract/written agreement payments using statewide and agency unique accounting systems.

 

The Difference You Will Make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication. 

 

How You Will Grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development.  Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses. 

 

Where You Will Work:

FDOT - Disbursement Operations Office

605 Suwanee Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399

 

Annual Salary Range:

$44,033.77 – 59,575.10

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Audit and processes contract/written agreement payments for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, directives, policies, procedures and generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Audit electronic contract invoices and review new contracts, processed in the Contract Invoice Transmittal System (CITS), for mathematical accuracy, and compliance with Florida Statutes, and Department of Financial Services and Department of Transportation policies and procedures.

 

Resolves contract/invoice issues and/or discrepancies with project managers. Provides assistance/training to project managers and consultants concerning the agency’s invoicing procedures and invoice formats. Provides information to project managers with detailed contract payment information as requested using Department financial reporting resources.

 

Maintains records of contract/supporting documents and updates payment ledgers for transactions processed on contracts. Reconcile payment ledgers against Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) encumbrance balance.

 

Prepare voucher schedules for permanent record retention in accordance with Department of State and Department of Transportation policies. Scan, index and convert payment documents to required electronic format for storage and retrieval. Maintain files in a current and accurate condition. Archive prior year files and maintain record retention documents in accordance with procedure. Respond to requests for voucher information from internal and external auditors and to comply with public information laws.

 

Process all standard and electronic mail for Financial Services which includes date stamping of all invoices and other documents received. Analyze payment documents to determine transaction date as defined by Section 215.422 F.S. Sort invoices in accordance with office requirements and stage them in