Senior Professional Accountant

State of Florida

. Perform daily operations of the Department's Direct Deposit Program .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeTallahassee • Florida • United StatesSenior💰 $44,386 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in auditing financial data, maintaining electronic payment processes, and providing customer service to vendors and financial institutions. Proficient in analyzing financial information and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial Data AnalysisCustomer Service ExperienceDocument Review for AccuracyAutomated Spreadsheet ApplicationsConfidential Information Handling

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Hard Skills

Financial Data AnalysisDocument ReviewElectronic Payment ProcessingACH Information EntryAudit ProceduresProcess ImprovementAccounting ControlsData ResearchPayment RecoveryFinancial Information Verification

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsIndependenceInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

FLAIRNETDMSAutomated Spreadsheet Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentSecurity Background Check

Industry Keywords

Direct Deposit ProgramVendor RelationsFinancial AdministrationAccounting StandardsSpecial Purpose Investment Accounts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform daily operations of the Department's Direct Deposit Program
Analyze and audit financial information entered into the Direct Deposit Authorization File in FLAIR
Maintain the Electronic Payment process for payments to vendors, local governments, and other recipients
Analyze, research, and audit financial data from Direct Deposit Authorization forms for vendors, employees, and retirees
Audit documents for accuracy and completeness and verify financial information with vendors’ financial institutions
Verify authorization accuracy and legitimacy and enter banking ACH information into FLAIR through the Direct Deposit System
Contact vendors to correct or return incorrect or incomplete authorizations
Maintain account information records
Assist state agencies and local governments with coordinating disbursements and establishing Special Purpose Investment Accounts
Audit accounting information entered into FLAIR against established standards
Report potential fraud to Financial Administration or the Bureau Chief
Provide customer service by telephone and email to vendors, payees, retirees, employees, and financial institutions
Research, audit, and correct information; assist with payment recovery and payment problems
Request ACH items from financial institutions
Develop and maintain desk procedures, training aids, internal accounting procedures, email templates, customer communications, and manuals
Assist with process improvement projects and system development/enhancements
Analyze and document internal accounting and administrative controls and implement changes
Audit, scan, barcode, and index financial forms into NETDMS
Perform other duties as assigned by the Bureau of Vendor Relations

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent is required
One (1) year of customer service experience receiving telephone calls and responding to emails
Experience working with confidential information
Experience reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness
Experience evaluating, researching and processing applications or a similar process
Knowledge of computer systems concepts
Ability to utilize automated spreadsheet applications
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to work independently
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to an accounting program
Security background check, including fingerprint, required as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Veterans’ Preference in employment for eligible candidates
Certain service members may be eligible for waivers for postsecondary educational requirements
Reasonable accommodation available under the Americans with Disabilities Act
State of Florida EEO employer
Drug-Free workplace