TURNPIKE FINANCIAL SERVICES ACCOUNTANT - 55012806 Date: Feb 3, 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) . Requisition No: 844510 Agency: Department of Transportation Working Title: TURNPIKE FINANCIAL SERVICES ACCOUNTANT - 55012806 Pay Plan: SES Position Number: 55012806 Salary: $50,652.76 - $65,550.63 Posting Closing Date: 02/17/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION 806 / TOLLS FINANCIAL SERVICES OPEN COMPETITIVE SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE CONTACT PERSON: Daun Festa CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 407-264-3830 CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Daun.Festa@dot.state.fl.us ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $2,251.06 Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: + Health insurance (over 90% employer paid) + $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid) + Dental, vision and supplemental insurances + State of Florida retirement package + Generous vacation and sick leave + 10 paid holidays a year + Career advancement opportunities + Tuition waiver for public college courses + Training opportunities + Flexible work schedules and telework (for designated positions) + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system! For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/ SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may 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 Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Uses the Consultant Invoice Transmittal System (CITS) to review and process consultant invoices in a timely manner, and in compliance with established Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations, Florida Statutes, and terms and conditions of the contract. Maintains labor rate spreadsheets to verify billed rates align with contracts. Provides contract administration for General Consultant contracts, and proper notification is supplied to vendors when payment for an invoice is rejected in CITS. Processes utility invoice payments to ensure compliance with DOT rules and procedures. Reviews utility charges paid by the Turnpike for water and sewer at service plazas and headquarters to prepare cost allocations using meter readings for each location, identifying amounts to be charged to the service plaza lessee. Sends billing to plaza lessee’s accounts payable office to request reimbursement for their portion of the utility invoices and maintains files with supporting documentation. Tracks payments received from plaza lessee and provides copies of bills and payments to Financial Reporting. Processes monthly Suncom, air card, and hotspot invoices. Researches and resolves past due or credit charges on invoices. Prepares and provides total monthly expenses and project year-to-date cost to the Turnpike Budget office. Receives, stores, and distributes warrants for court orders, relocation and land purchase agreements, and other payments requested on behalf of the Right of Way (ROW) department. Acts as a warrant custodian in the Right of Way Management System (RWMS). KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, practices, and procedures including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); Knowledge of various procurement methods; Skills in using word processing and spreadsheet applications; Skilled in customer service; Ability to conduct financial and statistical management analysis in the preparation of management records; Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations in solving problems; Ability to collect, compile, and interpret accounting data; Ability to prepare, reconcile, and analyze a variety of accounting records and reports; Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written format to internal and external customers; Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple diverse projects meeting established deadlines accurately; Ability to administer procurement in accordance with Florida Statutes and administrative codes. 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. Location: ORLANDO, FL, US, 32835 Nearest Major Market:Orlando