GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 48007320

Government Operations Consultant III - 48007320

This position is a professional accounting position working in the Division of Blind Services (DBS) Fiscal Office within the Bureau of the Comptroller at the Florida Department of Education (FDOE). The incumbent must be able to process payments correctly / timely.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Receives and audits checks for the Bureau of Business Enterprise (BBE) program.
• Reconciles and audits electronic payments (ACH) for the BBE program.
• Performs daily reconciliation with Bank of America for accurate set a side payment submission by BBE operators.
• Prepare daily bank deposits for the checking account at a local bank which includes commissions, set aside and miscellaneous.
• Prepare bank deposits for the State of Florida Treasury account, which consists of refunds and / or donations, by BBE and the division. Process for State Comptroller's Office.
• Prepare financial coding needed for entering all transactions into the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR).
• Prepare check request and checks for payment on local bank account. Obtain approval from the Accounting Supervisor and get all checks signed by two authorized people. Mail checks to vendors once completed. Enter all checks into FLAIR.
• Maintain Quicken Database and assist with monthly bank statement reconciliation as needed.
• Record and maintain the Working Capital database regarding financial changes for BBE operators.
• Record all revenues into FLAIR for accounts receivables, Treasurer's receipts; BBE set aside funds, warrant cancellations and other refunds by TR 30, TR 33, and TR 96.
• Prepares and sends letters to BBE vendors regarding their financial files, and maintain all files related to the BBE program.
• Prepare check request from BBE for increasing vendor working capital or inventory by TR 51.
• Communicate daily with vending operators or regional managers regarding financial or reporting concerns.
• Process, audit and reconcile invoices for payment against purchase orders through MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP).
• Audits, codes, and processes all MIT's pertaining to phone bills, Department of Management Services (DMS) and FedEx.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

The goal of the Division of Blind Services (DBS) is to help blind and visually impaired Floridians achieve their goals and live productive and independent lives. The Division of Blind Services Fiscal Office is responsible for DBS' internal financial and accounting operations, which include contractual payments, accounts payable, revenue and client services.

Working for the State of Florida has benefits! These include state group insurance coverage options, retirement plan options, nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year, annual and sick leave benefits, student loan forgiveness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition fee waivers, ongoing comprehensive training, career growth, highly skilled professional environment, maternity and parental leave benefits.

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

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment / volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services unless they are registered with the Selective Service System before their 26th birthday.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

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. Candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.

Location : Tallahassee, FL, US, 32399

Nearest Major Market : Tallahassee