ACCOUNTING SERVICES ANALYST D

Requisition No: 840693

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: ACCOUNTING SERVICES ANALYST D - 71002371

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 71002371

Salary: $56,650.00

Posting Closing Date: 12/06/2024

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ACCOUNTING SERVICES ANALYST D

BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAM

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/ CONTRACT AND GRANTS

**Open-Competitive Opportunity**

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is in the Office of Financial Management (OFM), reporting to the Grants section. This is a full-time position that works closely with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's (FDLE) financial information and is responsible for ensuring that grant financial data is accurately transacted and reported. This position also provides support for the Grants Unit co-workers and leads special projects assigned by the Contracts & Grants Manager. This position best suits individuals with strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Responsible for reviewing, processing, analyzing, interpreting, and auditing complex accounting records;
• Updating grant awards and grant disbursement agreements in the Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACTS) when appropriate;
• Handling all grant management and financial report functions for assigned FDLE Operational and State Financial Assistance grants;
• Serving as lead trainer for the OFM Grants Unit;
• Handling set-up of all grants in the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) system;
• Reviewing High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) grant applications and amendments and routing for Business Support Program approval;
• Reviewing and auditing vouchers produced by the OFM Grants Unit peers;
• Developing and updating written procedures for the unit; and
• Reviewing closing grants to ensure that grant charges and revenue are accounted for correctly.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedure;
• Knowledge of the FLAIR system;
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices;
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis;
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices;
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data including grant awarded documents;
• Ability to determine work priorities and insure proper completion of work assignments;
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing including development of desk procedures;
• Ability to work independently and utilize good time management skills; and
• Ability to use computer software skills, including, but not limited to Microsoft Excel and Word.

Note: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

BASE SALARY:

• $56,650.00

HOW YOU WILL GROW:

FDLE recognizes the importance of growth and success while fostering a family-oriented work environment. We encourage our members to seek opportunities for professional growth through training, team building, and mentoring. Our four Fundamental Values of Service, Integrity, Respect and Quality will guide you as you embark on a lifelong career at FDLE.

OUR SALARY & BENEFITS:

Starting salary will be the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE’s pay policy. FDLE is a State of Florida Employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program;
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave;
• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month;
• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage;
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more;
• Paid maternity leave and parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child;
• Pension and investment retirement plan options; and
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts.

ABOUT OUR AGENCY:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employs more than 1,900 members statewide – either at headquarters in Tallahassee or in one of seven regional operations centers (ROCs). Our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen domestic security. Click here for additional information about FDLE.

HIRING PROCESS:

You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and other elements relevant to this position supported by the information in your application. Qualifying questions will only be credited if verifiable by the information provided on your application including specifically required software/computer skills. You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, interviews, drug screen and fingerprinting. You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

BACKGROUND:

FDLE requires an extensive background process of all recommended applicants. The elements of a background include: financial credit check, criminal history of applicant and applicant’s immediate family or roommates, personal references, employment, and education verifications (which includes official transcript(s)), drug screen and fingerprinting. This information will be utilized to make the final hiring decision.

NOTES:

Preference will be given to current FDLE members who have satisfactorily completed at least six months of the probationary period for their current position.

REMINDERS:

The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

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.