ACCOUNTANT IV - 37002285

Accountant IV - 37002285

A challenging opportunity is available for a self-motivated, hardworking individual, to fill the position of Accountant IV at District 3 located in beautiful Wekiwa Springs State Park. District 3 encompasses State Parks throughout the central Florida region from St. Augustine to Fellsmere, and from Ormond Beach to Ocala. This position reports to Operations Management Consultant II.

Your specific responsibilities include :

• Maintains an accounting system(s) for tracking revenue collection and all budget categories for all parks within District 3.
• Maintains accurate records of all expenditures and balances in District 3. Directly assist parks in tracking their expenditures and budgets. Uses motor vehicle in the performance of these duties.
• Prepare reports to accurately reflect expenditures, projections, surpluses, deficits, and allocation adjustments for the District Manager.
• Coordinates all budget allocations for parks in District 3. Prepare budget adjustment requests as necessary.
• Provides instruction and support regarding accounting / budgetary changes necessary to maintain budget financial integrity of a Florida Park Service district. Conducts revenue and park budget trend analysis for all parks in District Three. Serves as District Liaison to Finance and Accounting, Office of Financial Management and Procurement sections.
• Performs fiscal audits of all units within districts, ensuring purchasing practices adhere to Department procedures. Provides District Manager with an analysis of audits, providing recommendations for fiscal practices to assure compliance with appropriate procedures.
• Assists with physical inventory, as necessary, on all physical items to include sensitive items, pre-numbered forms, merchandise inventory and bulk supplies.
• Prepares and processes requisitions and field purchase orders for District office and other units within a Florida Park Service district as necessary for purchasing goods and services ensuring compliance with Department of Environmental Protections' purchasing policies and directives.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include :

Minimum qualifications include :

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Pay : $3,188.67 monthly / $38,264.07 annually

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state's lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida's position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state's economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where you will work :

District 3 Administration

1800 Wekiwa Circle

Apopka, FL 32712

The benefits of working for the State of Florida include :

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses :

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.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.