The Florida Legislature
Office of Legislative Services
Job Title
Accountant
General Summary
This is a responsible professional position performing a variety of accounting duties and responsibilities with particular focus on auditing and processing payments associated with contracts.
Examples of Work Performed
Processes travel reimbursement payments, as well as other expenditures.
Answers inquiries and provides assistance to employees on travel related matters.
Performs audits and processes payments for travel vouchers, p-card payments and other documents.
Processes journal transfers.
Ensures the smooth and timely processing of travel vouchers, p-card charges, invoices, and purchase orders submitted for payment.
Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records.
Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data.
Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to an accounting program.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
Ability to use tact and exercise good judgement when interacting with Legislators and staff, other agencies, and the public.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting.
Professional or nonprofessional accounting or auditing experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required bachelor’s degree; or any combination of this experience and up to 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college education including two courses in accounting can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
Salary
Salary commensurate with experience.
The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.
Application Deadline
Open until filled.
Submission of Application
Qualified applicants should send a completed legislative application and detailed resume to:
Office of Legislative Services
Human Resources Office
Re: Accountant
111 W. Madison Street, Room 701
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1400
