ACCOUNTANT IV

Requisition No: 819098 Agency: Environmental Protection Working Title: ACCOUNTANT IV - 37002266 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 37002266 Salary: $3,014.
90 month; $36,178.
71 annual Posting Closing Date: 12/28/2023 Total Compensation Estimator Tool ACCOUNTANT IV State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Our Organization and Mission: 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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.
The Work You Will Do: ACCOUNTANT IV (37002266) DISTRICT 2 ADMINISTRATION OFFICE This position is responsible for providing a high level of coordination and assistance to the Operations & Management Consultant II-SES, Operations & Management Consultant Manager, Bureau Chief, and Park Management and Administrative Staff.
Assists in conducting audit of all District 2 parks to ensure operational compliance in all administrative activities.
Handles FLEET management and reporting and backs up the OMC II and GOC I position.
The Difference You Will Make: Florida state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by all through providing appropriate resource-based recreational opportunities, interpretation and education that help visitors connect to the Real Florida.
SM How You Will Grow: 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 2 Administration 4801 Camp Ranch Road Gainesville, FL 32641 The District 2 Administration Office is located within Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park by the La Chua Trail.
Paynes Prairie is unique in many ways.
Nowhere else in Florida can visitors experience wild-roaming bison and horses.
Nearly 300 species of birds also frequent the park along with alligators, deer and many other animals.
The LaChua Trail is 3 miles round-trip from the north rim of the prairie to the observation tower.
This trail provides scenic views of wet prairie and marsh habitat including Alachua Sink and Alachua Lake.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: 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: Annual and Sick Leave benefits; Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year; State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options; Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.
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Pay: $3,014.
90 month/$36,178.
71 annual Your Specific Responsibilities: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.
This position performs professional accounting work by designing, implementing and maintaining accounting and budgeting records and procedures for a Florida Park Service District.
Audits and analyzes technical reports for all budget categories for all units within the district.
Assists parks in setting up and maintaining accounting systems to accurately track expenditures.
Prepares and tracks budget allocation adjustments and amendments.
Analyzes operations, trends, costs and obligations incurred and prepares reports for management review to accurately reflect expenditures, projections, surpluses and deficits.
Audits park purchasing practices to insure adherence to Department procedures.
Performs reviews of fiscal procedures to ensure adherence with rules, policies and procedures and prepares reports on the audit findings.
Performs other related duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: KNOWLEDGE OF: accounting principles, practices and procedures computer operations ABILITY TO: prepare financial statements and reports design and implement accounting systems prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records analyze and interpret accounting data understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to an accounting program utilize problem solving techniques communicate effectively verbally and in writing establish and maintain effective working relationships with others work independently maintain a valid driver license Minimum Qualifications: Valid driver’s license.
DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce.
We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable 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 Contact: Karen Locklear Karen.
Locklear@FloridaDEP.
gov 352-204-4545 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.