Requisition No: 802255

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC-ACCOUNTANT III-70036877-CENTRAL OFFICE

Position Number: 70036877

Salary: $1,461.54 bi-weekly, $38,000.04 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 05/18/2023

***OPEN COMPETITIVE ADVERTISEMENT***

***Pending Reclassification***

This advertisement may be used to fill multiple positions within the Inmate Trust Fund and Court Ordered Payments sections. Specific job duties may vary.

Accountant III – 70036877

This advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office in the Office of Finance & Accounting.

Salary Rate: $1,461.54 bi-weekly, $38,000.04 Annually

SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor the inbox dedicated to inmate releases, reviewing requests for releases, revisions, emergency releases and other requests and questions from institution staff:
  • Compile data for releasing inmates, for review and weekly upload into trust fund accounting system.
  • Process and audit transactions related to inmate releases in the trust accounting system.
  • Maintain inventory control log of release cards assigned to releasing inmates and communicate data to institutional release staff prior to release dates.
  • Complete revision requests from institutional release staff, documenting and processing any changes per inventory control log and/ or transactions in inmate trust fund accounting systems.
  • Maintain log of inmate acknowledgements of receipt of release card.
  • Ensure documentation is complete for weekly release, corresponding with institutional release staff for clarification, updates, incident reports, etc. as needed
  • Respond to phone calls and emails, resolving issues wit internal FDC staff and former inmates regarding release funds/cards
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of and ability to use a calculator and a personal computer to include use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to an accounting program
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
• Ability to prepare financial statements and reports.
• Ability to design and implement accounting systems.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records.
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge, and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the closing date.

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.