OPS Accountant III - 55960074

Ops Accountant III

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system. Our mission is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state's economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida's environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state's communities. Our vision is to serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The work you will do: Ops Accountant III - This position will audit and process payments using statewide and agency unique accounting systems. Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency's learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Your specific responsibilities include: auditing payment documents including utility invoice transmittals, right of way invoices and individual reimbursement vouchers for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, directives, policies, procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles; auditing and processing purchasing card charges daily in compliance with Purchasing Card Procedure 350-030-010-f; reconciling the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) payment voucher schedules to the pending vendor invoices; identifying the sampled vouchers required for auditing by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) and preparing voucher schedules and supporting documentation for submission to DFS; and providing customer service to internal customers and conducting periodic training on related functions.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of Microsoft Excel, office procedures and practices, and accounting principles, practices and procedures; skills in good customer service, auditing, and organizing records, handling multiple tasks, and handling interruptions; and the ability to follow oral and written instructions, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and analyze transactions and reconcile accounting records.

Other Personal Services (OPS) employment is a temporary employer/employee relationship used for short term or intermittent tasks.

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.

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.

Location: Miami, FL, US, 33172 Nearest Major Market: Miami