866075 - government Operations Consultant Iii - ses - 40021117

Government Operations Consultant III - Ses

This is professional accounting work involving the independent application of accounting and auditing concepts, principles, theory, and technical skills in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This position is responsible for reconciliation of the FLAIR Departmental Accounting detail records to the FLAIR Central Accounting ledgers (Comptroller) and assisting as needed with the reconciliation of the FLAIR Contract & Grant (C&G) Subsystem to the FLAIR Departmental Accounting detail records for assigned funds. This position is also responsible for year-end financial statement processing for assigned funds and various analyses of the agency's financial records.

Reconciles FLAIR Departmental Accounting records to FLAIR Central Accounting. This includes preparation of any worksheets, researching and correcting any differences, responding to any inquiries and preparation of any analyses as needed for assigned funds. Ensures that the daily FLAIR Transaction History is monitored and that all outstanding items are cleared within management timeframes and that transactions reflect proper account codes and create no atypical balances. Assists as needed with inquiries from the state and federal auditors and in the analysis and documentation of internal accounting procedures and controls. Prepares work papers for the UC Benefit Trust Fund to Washington Reconciliation. Provide update to Process Manager as requested, with the results of the reconciliation. Prepares monthly work papers to compare FLAIR Contracts & Grants Year-To-Date totals to FLAIR departmental totals. In addition, monitor daily FLAIR transaction activity to ensure use of proper grant information and other required account codes. Financial Statement Processing to include analysis of the agency trial balance and other accounting records, completion of any necessary/required adjusting or closing entries and completion of the required Statewide Comptroller Financial Statement forms. This also includes utilizing methodology/applications to formalize agency unique statements to convey agency financial position. Participates in the agency's Certified Forward Processing. Will be responsible for prior period adjustments for certain disbursement/payable items and will ensure that priority "A" items are recorded to the proper general ledger codes. Prepares yearly amortization schedules for the agency's state-owned buildings. Prepares a monthly analysis of the changes in fixed assets as recorded in the department's FLAIR accounting records. Requests the simulated and actual depreciation routines for the agency's property records and reviews/adjusts the agency trial balance to properly reflect property entries. Participates in cross training, assists as needed with other reconciliation processes and performs any other duties as required.

Preferences:

• Preference will be given to Certified Public Accountants (CPA).
• Preference will be given to those who can demonstrate completion of college level accounting coursework.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Ability to review, analyze and evaluate financial data.
• Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00

Our Organization and Mission:

FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida's economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters. In collaboration with our partners, we salute our nation's veterans and are honored to have the opportunity to support them and their family members by encouraging them to apply at FloridaCommerce for positions that fit their skill sets. Florida Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.