OPS ACCOUNTANT IV - 77909280

Requisition No: 857838 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS ACCOUNTANT IV - 77909280

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 77909280 

Salary: $25.00 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 09/29/2025 

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FWC Finance and Budget Office

Accountant IV – OPS Position

$25.00/Hour, 40 hours per week

1875 Orange Avenue E.

Tallahassee, FL

Finance and Budget Office

Accountant IV - OPS 77909280

Tallahassee, Florida – $25.00/Hour, 40 hours per week

Our organization:

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of experience in accounting or financial management, two (2) of which must have been experience with processing revenues, expenditures, billing or financial reports or
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience with processing revenues, expenditures, billing or financial reports can substitute for the required experience.

Requirements: Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.

Ability to work Monday through Friday, between 8:00am and 5:00pm, up to 40 hours a week. Not eligible for Telework.

Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume. Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities will relate to auditing and reconciling expenditures in the Financial Management Unit.

• Processes all Master Trip invoices in STMS for assigned division(s). Ensures travel reimbursement requests have all required documentation and are in compliance with all applicable policies, rules and regulations
• Processes all Travel related PCard charges for assigned division(s). Ensures that travel related PCard transactions have all required information and documentation for compliance with policies, rules, and regulations.
• Assists with responding to inquiries in the STMS Q & A Inbox that do not require a response from the STMS Administrator
• Reviews the FLAIR transactions queue in STMS for returns from Department of Financial Services, transactions that have been FLAIR Deleted, and transactions with a status of FLAIR Batch Error. Corrects transactions and resubmits and/or returns trip forms to the traveler/preparer for correction
• Notifies appropriate personnel of deletions and errors in the Vendor Files, if applicable
• Research inquiries and responds to vendors, staff, and other state agency personnel
• Uses FLAIR and FLINT reports to document reason for corrections; Informs supervisor in a timely manner of issues that may become a potential problem
• Communicates both verbally and written to assist Commission personnel, other state agency employees, and the public with any information pertaining to the payment of travel disbursements
• Accurately processes expenditure corrections to correct voucher errors
• Reviews daily reports for duplicate payments; Reviews all daily audited vouchers for required documentation prior to submission to the Department of Financial Services
• Performs special projects as needed and other related duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge in using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Pro
Possess good customer service, telephone and clerical skills
Knowledge of Chapter 215.422, F.S. – The Prompt Payment Law

Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records.

Ability to analyze, research, report and interpret accounting data.

Ability to understand and apply the appropriate rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to an accounting program.

Ability to work independently, and to solve problems and make decisions.

Ability to handle detailed work activities and assignments within a complex automated accounting system.

Ability to work independently
Ability to act on changing priorities and responsibilities

Ability to organize and file documents

Why should I apply?

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: *Eligible OPS positions and qualifying applicants may enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions. .

Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly

Low Cost $25,000 Life Insurance

OPS FICA Alternative Retirement Plan

On the Job Trainings

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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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.