ACCOUNTANT II

ACCOUNTANT II - 80008564

Date: Nov 21, 2025

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Requisition No: 852461

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT II - 80008564

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80008564

Salary: $1,429.64 Bi-Weekly

Posting Closing Date: 11/23/2025

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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.

PREVIOUS CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDER AND NEED NOT TO REAPPLY

OPEN COMPETITIVE

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION :

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

Contact Person: Pamela Coleman, 850-717-2380

Minimum Starting Salary: $1,429.64 Bi-weekly. (In accordance with current spending restrictions, an internal promotion 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 :

Responsible for processing reimbursements for travel expenses in the Statewide Travel Management System (STMS).

Review and audit the supporting documentation that is submitted in the system.

Responsible for reviewing the daily, weekly, and quarterly reports and informing supervisor of any outstanding issues.

En sure appropriate notifications are made to preparers, travelers, approvers, and accountants.

Monitor and ensure that travel internal controls are enforced and in compliance with the Agency's travel policies, procedures, and Department of Financial Services guidelines.

Research and resolve payment inquiries from vendors and employees related to travel.

Effectively communicate results to requestors by email and by telephone.

Identify recurring issues and conduct training as needed.

Responsible for daily assembling supporting documentation with travel voucher schedules and other related voucher schedules in Axiom Pro within 2 working days.

Process reimbursements other that travel invoice requests.

Process unencumbered invoices as assigned.

Uploading all supporting documentation with voucher schedules in Axiom Pro within 2 working days.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

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

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of:

Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR).

Statewide Travel Management System (STMS), and P-Card Works.

Axiom Pro system.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and/or federal laws.

Microsoft Office Products.

Creating Excel Worksheets.

Ability to:

To provide Excellent Customer Service.

Determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.

Communicate effectively.

Solve problems and decision making.

Work independently.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Experience auditing and processing payments.

Preference will be given to candidates with six months experience :

- knowledge of (STMS) Statewide Travel Management System.

- P- Card Works.

- knowledge of FLAIR.

- knowledge of Florida PALM.

- working in a position with regulatory responsibilities.

- create ad hoc reports.

- pocessing payments.

- auditing invoices.

SPECIAL NOTES :

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.

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.

Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee