Senior Professional Accountant

State of Florida

. Ensure payments comply with state laws, department rules, and privacy standards .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeTallahassee • Florida • United StatesSenior💰 $50,146 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial record management, compliance with state laws, and proficiency in accounting systems. Capable of preparing reports, auditing documents, and supporting various stakeholders effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial Record ManagementInvoice Review and AuditAccounting Software ProficiencyCompliance with State LawsReport Preparation and Reconciliation

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Hard Skills

Financial Record ManagementInvoice ReviewAuditingReport PreparationReconciliationAccounting SystemsData EntryDocument VerificationFinancial Analysis

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationSupportive Interaction

Industry Keywords

Compliance StandardsPrivacy StandardsAdministrative WorkAccountingAuditingFinancial RecordsYear-End ClosingSpecial Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure payments comply with state laws, department rules, and privacy standards
Enter and verify financial records using multiple accounting systems and software
Review and audit invoices, vouchers, and other documents for accuracy and proper approval
Prepare reports and reconcile financial records
Support staff, vendors, and auditors as needed
Complete training, assist with year-end closing, and handle special projects or other duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

A high school diploma or its equivalent AND three years of experience in administrative work, accounting, or auditing
OR four years of post-secondary education
Official transcripts required if selected when submitting a college/university degree
Must pass a Level 2 background check before starting work
Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.
FDC does not currently support H-1B visa sponsorship
Knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated through the application, education, work experience, work sample, interview, and/or reference checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits
Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance
Tuition-Free college courses
Florida Retirement System Pension Plan
Florida Retirement System Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
Deferred Compensation
Telework eligibility