Government Operations Consultant I - 48001301

Government Operations Consultant I

This position is located within the Bureau of the Comptroller's Revenue Management Section and provides a variety of accounting skills and performs balancing operations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists with the reconciliation of the computerized Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) records for the Department of Education to the State CFO ledgers.
• Assist with reconciling G5 and PMS to FLAIR.
• Assists with the preparation of the agency Statewide Financial Statements, Florida's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Assists with the expansion option and object code requests.
• Assists with the inter/intra-agency transfer reconciliation and TR1 reconciliation transfers with vendors.
• Assist with reviewing trail balances for correct general ledgers, categories by fund and object codes balances.
• Assist with monitoring construction contracts, general fixed capital asset account group (including CWIP) to ensure proper recording of capital assets.
• Assists with the Textbook Bid Trust Fund – Ensures GR transfers are made, year-end payables are set up and reconcile to program balances.

Who We're Looking For:

• Necessary skills include analyzing and interpreting financial reports from the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) Subsystem, and using this information to reconcile the department's accounting records to the records of the Central Accounting Component of the FLAIR Subsystem.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of planning, administering or evaluating educational programs.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.
• Ability to formulate policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently.

Florida Department of Education Mission Statement:

Every day the Department of Education works hand in hand with parents, teachers, educators, and community members to improve Florida's education system for students of all backgrounds and abilities. Our site reflects this cooperative relationship and the role that so many Floridians play in ensuring student success. The FDOE's mission for Florida's Early Learning-20 education system is to increase the proficiency of all students within one seamless, efficient system, by allowing them the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills through learning opportunities and research valued by students, parents, and communities.

Working For The State Of Florida Has Benefits!

• State Group Insurance coverage options+ (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
• Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
• Ongoing comprehensive training provided
• Career Growth
• Highly skilled, professional environment
• Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Leave Information:

• Annual Leave - All full-time Career Service employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon years of creditable service.
• Sick Leave -. Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month.

Background Screening Requirement:

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.

Selective Service System (SSS) And Requirement:

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or 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 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.