Accountant III

Job Description

This position involves complex professional accounting work including but not limited to using the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) System and other systems to perform various fiscal functions in the State Courts System.

Position requires a working knowledge of the rules and regulations governing disbursement of state funds and other state courts funds, understanding of departmental process and procedures including types of transactions, transaction requirements and use, and content and arrangement of reports.

Knowledgeable a basic accounting principles and Section 215.422 Florida Statutes requirements.

Examples of Work Performed

Audit and process invoice payments for assigned area such as miscellaneous invoices encumbered and unencumbered contract invoices, but not limited to a specific type.

Invoices are audited and reviewed for prompt payment compliance, amounts, vendor identification numbers, accounting codes, authorizations, policies, and procedures.

Correct and / or return invoices for discrepancies. Disbursements of invoices are entered in FLAIR. Recorded transactions are reviewed for accuracy of entry.

Reconcile contractual invoice payments on a monthly basis. Reconciliation is done to verify accuracy of payment information on the Transaction History and FACTS system.

Perform correction entries to rectify discrepancies.

Answer questions, research invoice status inquires, and solves problems relating to various expenditures receive via email or telephone in a professional manner.

Perform corrections for errors or changes made on disbursement entries. Process interest penalty payments. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Training Guidelines

Education refers to job specific training and education that is recommended for entry into the position.

Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, computer operations, or a closely related field.

Experience refers to the amount of related work experience that is recommended for entry into the position that would result in reasonable expectation that the person can perform the required tasks.

Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis, excluding supervisory experience.

Two years of related experience.

Competencies

Knowledge of FLAIR.

Knowledge of Reference Guide for State Expenditures.

Knowledge of State Courts Purchasing Directives and general office policies.

Ability to use various software applications, that is, Word and Excel.

Ability to research and resolve problems.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data.

Ability to organize work, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively verbal and written.

Special Comments

The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits : membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized Health insurance plan, optional enrollment in Life, Dental, and Disability insurance plans, and paid term life insurance.

The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency. The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check.

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

In accordance with Section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, positions with the Florida State Courts System (judicial branch) are not covered under the Career Service System.