ACCOUNTANT I

Company: The State of Florida
Location: Fort Meade
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

Requisition No: 726124 Agency: Department of Revenue Working Title: ACCOUNTANT I - 73002506 Position Number: 73002506 Salary: $32,714.16 / annually Posting Closing Date: 09/08/2022 Florida Department of Revenue General Tax Administration Accountant I Fort Myers The Florida Department of Revenues General Tax Administration program collects the revenue that maintains the states infrastructure, funds schools, protects the environment, and much more. The Department invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and providing employment opportunities to veterans and individuals who have a disability. To learn more about the Department of Revenues excellent array of benefits, including career training, tuition waivers, paid vacations, insurance, and retirement programs, visit our website. JOB SUMMARY: This is an Accountant I position in the General Tax Administration Program, Receivables Management Field Operations Collection Process, in the Fort Myers service center. The incumbent accurately and timely processes all returns, documents, and payments, maintains a petty cash account, is responsible for adhering to procedures, and reconciles disbursements. The incumbent maintains credit card files, compiles information, generates and mails notices, reconciles invoices, prepares reports, is responsible for computer data input, and purchases and reconciles supply orders, inventory, and travel receipts. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Two years of experience researching, reviewing, and evaluating financial documents.
• Two years of data entry experience. SPECIAL NOTES:
  • Occasional overnight travel, using your own means of transportation, may be necessary for training purposes. Travel expenses will be reimbursed according to agency policy. SALARY: The hiring salary for this position generally will not exceed $2,726.18 monthly/$32,714.16 annually. BENEFITS: Benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance, life insurance, tuition waivers, paid sick and personal leave, 10 paid holidays annually, retirement savings, and vision and dental insurance. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW CONTACT INFORMATION: Amanda Salyer, 850-717-6823, Amanda.Salyer@floridarevenue.com SCREENING DISCLAIMER: Your responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable by skills and/or experiences you stated on your candidate profile and/or resume. SKILLS VERIFICATION TEST OR ONLINE SKILLS ASSESSMENT: If you meet the minimum job requirements, we might require you to take a skills verification test or an online skills assessment to be considered for an interview. CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: You will be required to undergo a National Level-2 criminal background check which requires you to provide your fingerprints. REMINDER: Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at http://www.sss.gov. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. VETERANS PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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