ACCOUNTANT IV - 80082347 1

ACCOUNTANT IV - 80082347 1

Date: May 12, 2026

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Requisition No: 875590

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT IV - 80082347 1

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80082347

Salary: $1,608.09 Bi-weekly

Posting Closing Date: 05/15/2026

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The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes.

We are honored to have the opportunity to support our nation’s veterans and their families.

We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses.

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY

FOR CURRENT DJJ EMPLOYEES ONLY

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION

Location: Finance and Accounting, Knight Building, 2737 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32399

Contact Person: Letetia Wiley, (850) 717-2372

Minimum Starting Salary: $1,608.09 Bi-Weekly (In accordance with current spending restrictions, an internal promotion into the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever is higher).

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position prepares and mails out invoices for Detention Cost Share to counties monthly through the QuickBooks accounting System. This is work comprised of recording the department’s daily receipts into the accounting system (ARMS) and into FLAIR and PALM . Ensure that receipts are received and recorded, assign all coding, and review all coding entered in ARMS and FLAIR for accuracy, generate reconciled supporting reports, put together supporting documentation and deposit funds. This includes but is not limited to the following: accounts receivable, journal transfers (JT’s), investments, Department of Revenue (DOR) deposits, wires, credit cards, etc.

Monitor and maintain the FLAIR clearing account processing (CP – cash receipts) screen function daily to ensure receipts and corrections are processed accurately and timely with the state treasurer. Print treasury receipts and reconcile deposits daily.

Provide responsive, timely, accurate and professional customer service to customers, co-workers, and management.

Perform research requests for information, providing supporting documentation and making adjusting entries as needed.

Provide management reporting as appropriate that includes but is not limited to: reconciling and tracking transactions, completing spreadsheets, charts and graphs, etc.

Record the Welfare Trust Fund interest distribution into Quick Books.

Provide training as needed.

Other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of FLAIR

Knowledge of State of Florida accounting policies and procedures.

Knowledge of reconciliation procedures.

Skill in communicating effectively with internal and external customers, verbally and in writing.

Skill in auditing, reviewing, reconciling, or analyzing data for compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures. ·

Skill in preparing and maintaining a variety of accurate and complete accounting reports.

Skill in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage completing deadlines.

Ability to multitask and prioritize.

Ability to use sound judgment to identify problems, generate and evaluate alternative solutions, and make recommendations.

Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

Ability to work well independently yet cohesively within the section to maintain internal control measures.

Other job-related requirements for this position.

This position is required to comply with section 215.422, Florida Statues, Prompt Payment Compliance law and confidential/protected information Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, HIPPA, or any other state and/or other federal laws.

This position is also required to comply with Rule 691-40 General, commodities, contractual service and 691-42 travel expenses in accordance with Department of Financial Services.

Working hours : (A) Daily 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Preference will be given to candidates with banking experience and Cost of Care experience.

SPECIAL NOTES :

Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.

Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.

Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.

It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.

DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility).

When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/education only licenses) and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable. Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.

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.

Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee