Financial Reporting Director jobs in Tallahassee, FL

Requisition No: 826429 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: FINANCIAL REPORTING ANALYST - 55000695

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55000695 

Salary:  $44,948.97 - $58,169.25 

Posting Closing Date: 04/17/2024 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

900 / General Accounting Office

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON:  Tommy Lemacks

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:  (850) 414-4865

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS:  thomas.lemacks@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $2,033.89

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.  QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities.  Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided.  Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance.  

POSITION DESCRIPTION:  Perform the reconciliation of Department Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) records to State Accounts for cash receipts and cash disbursements. Ensure the Department’s cash balance agrees with State Accounts. Ensure appropriate Department personnel are notified of issues identified and that necessary corrective action is taken.

Periodically review the trial balance for anomalies such as atypical balances, incorrect general ledger code usage, accrual indicator usage, and other FLAIR data fields. Ensure appropriate Department personnel are notified of issues identified and that necessary corrective action is taken.

Assist in the Department’s annual year-end closing processes. Ensure the timely completion of assigned year-end duties. Prepare and/or review necessary financial reporting accrual, adjusting and correcting entries, ensure information is accurate, and that clear, concise supporting documentation is maintained for audit purposes. Coordinate, review and submit the required financial statement forms within the time frame established by the Department of Financial Services for inclusion in the State’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

Provide assistance to Department staff in establishing new FLAIR accounting codes or assistance in understanding codes and transactions.

Provide assistance to other fiscal staff, budget coordinators, and district accountants in analyzing FLAIR data and other reports. Provide assistance and training to users to ensure accurate correcting entries for identified issues.

Perform the monthly reconciliation of bid protest and cash performance bonds, advances, accounts payables, intra/inter funds, payroll transactions, and the Receipt Processing System as assigned. Ensure appropriate Department personnel are notified of issues identified and that necessary corrective action is taken.

Perform the reconciliation of Department clearing and revolving funds. This includes reconciling the cash in bank amount to the FLAIR revolving fund balances. Ensure appropriate Department personnel are notified of issues identified and that necessary corrective action is taken.

Research and complete special projects as assigned and submit results to supervisor in a timely manner.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR), Governmental Accounting, Auditing and Financial Reporting (GAAFR), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and the State Chief Financial Officer’s (CFO) operating procedures. Knowledge of an ability to interpret and apply, accounting and auditing theory, standards, practices and procedures. Knowledge of accounting systems. Knowledge of internal control concepts. Knowledge of reconciliation procedures and processes. Skilled in balancing and reconciling accounts in accordance with GAAP or in compliance with applicable legal or procedural requirements. Skilled in the efficient and effective use of computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing and database applications. Skilled in preparing supporting schedules for agency and/or statewide financial statements in accordance with GAAP or another comprehensive basis of accounting, identifying errors and providing guidance on appropriate corrective actions if needed. Skilled in analyzing processes to ensure they are performed in the most efficient and effective manner. Ability to research and interpret accounting literature, rules and pronouncements. Ability to examine, audit, review, analyze, and evaluate financial and operational data. Ability to prepare financial statement working papers and schedules. Ability to utilize problem solving techniques. Ability to perform reconciliations and to research and resolve discrepancies. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to plan, organize and conduct activities independently with minimal supervision. Ability to develop, implement and enhance procedures and controls. Ability to exercise property judgment. Ability to work effectively with other department offices, other State agencies and the public. Ability to work effectively as a team member (teamwork, open-mindedness and a cooperative attitude). Ability to perform duties under pressure and time constraints and meet deadlines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Four years of work-related experience in an accounting or auditing related field or a college degree in a business-related field can be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY, college transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES.  If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

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.