Senior Accountant Date: Jan 14, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Do not click the Apply button. Submit an application here (http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fleg/jobs/4763107/senior-accountant) at GovernmentJobs.com Job Title Senior Accountant Salary $43,572.00 annually Job Type Salaried Full-Time Location Tallahassee, Florida Office OLS - Finance & Accounting General Summary This is a responsible professional position performing a variety of accounting duties and responsibilities with a particular focus on reviewing monthly and quarterly Intradistrict reports submitted by Legislators pertaining to district office expenses, and other duties as needed. Examples of Work Performed + Performs review of Legislators’ monthly Intradistrict reports. + Answers inquiries and provides technical assistance to Legislators and their staff on Intradistrict funds. + Performs audits and processes travel reimbursement and travel vouchers for Legislators and their staff. + Reviews and processes contract payments and other expenditures for a number of legislative entities + Plans workloads, workflows, deadlines, work objectives, and time utilization with employees. + Answers inquiries and provides technical assistance to Legislators and employees on accounting matters. + Performs audits and processes payments for contracts, purchase orders, invoices, travel vouchers, and other documents. + Ensures the smooth and timely processing of vouchers, invoices, and purchase orders submitted for payment. + Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures. + Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments. + Ability to communicate effectively verbally in writing. + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. + Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records. + Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data. + Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to an accounting program. + Ability to work independently. + Ability to solve problems and make decisions. + Ability to use tact and exercise good judgement when interacting with Legislators and staff, other agencies, and the public. Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting and three years of professional accounting or auditing experience; or a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or possession of a Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.) Certificate can substitute for one year of the required experience. Professional or nonprofessional accounting or auditing experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required bachelor’s degree; or any combination of this experience and up to 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college education including two courses in accounting can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required bachelor’s degree. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of State of Florida travel laws/rules Knowledge of FLAIR. Salary Minimum salary of $43,572.00 annually (commensurate with experience). The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package. Accommodation for Disability If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803. Do not click the Apply button. Submit an application here (http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fleg/jobs/4763107/senior-accountant) at GovernmentJobs.com Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee