Government Analyst II

State of Florida

. Use, comply with, and improve procedures and internal controls within the Bureau of Financial Reporting .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeTallahassee • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $59,275 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Use, comply with, and improve procedures and internal controls within the Bureau of Financial Reporting
Assist the supervisor in accomplishing the Chief Financial Officer’s accounting duties for state funds
Assist with administration, review, audit, or oversight of statewide programs involving public agency budgets
Assist in coordinating and conducting activities for preparation of the Florida Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
Use and develop databases for statewide financial reporting
Develop written procedures and provide guidance and training to Department employees and employees of other state agencies
Establish and improve operational procedures for efficient and effective completion of the ACFR
Audit year-end financial data submitted by agencies and component units for inclusion in the ACFR
Assist in developing accounting policies applicable to all state agencies
Assist in preparing training and class materials, technical communications with state agencies, and responses to the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and other professional communications
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Four (4) years of experience in accounting, business, or a related field is required
A post-secondary degree in accounting, business, or a related field may be used as an alternative for the years of experience on a year-for-year basis
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Knowledge of governmental accounting standards
Knowledge of accounting systems
Ability to research and interpret accounting literature, rules, and pronouncements
Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and improve management practices
Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials
Ability to conduct fact-finding research
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques
Ability to work independently
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Security background check, including fingerprint, required as a condition of employment
One (1) year of professional accounting or auditing experience preferred
One (1) year of experience in preparing or reviewing Financial Statements preferred
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Access, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint preferred
Experience in developing procedures and accounting policies preferred
Experience utilizing, maintaining, and analyzing databases preferred
Experience participating as a team member in the completion of a major project preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Monthly pay cycle
Veterans’ Preference in employment
Potential waivers for postsecondary educational requirements for eligible service members
Reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Drug-Free workplace
State retirement benefits (subject to Florida Retirement System rules)