Accountant II

Requisition No: 877525 

Agency: Division of Administrative Hearings

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT II - 72002816

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 72002816 

Salary:  38,000 

Posting Closing Date: 06/24/2026 

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DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

Accountant II - 72002816

This advertisement is for a career service position located in the Purchasing & Accounting section at the Division of Administrative Hearings.

Contact Person:  Patricia Kenyon (850) 404-5432

Salary:  $38,000.00 Annually

Total Annual Compensation Package Estimate: $55,620

• Salary $38,000
• Insurance $9,204
• Retirement $3,154
• Leave and Holidays $5,262

Please Note:  This estimate is based on the Career Service Pay Plan, a Single Insurance Plan, and 0-5 years of Service with the State of Florida.

BENEFITS:

• Exceptional health, dental, and vision.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Excellent retirement benefits program.
• Generous vacation program with paid holidays
• 40-hour work week with weekends off.
• Tax deferred employee investment plan.
• Job stability in an enriching and engaging work environment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Accountant II provides accounting and financial support services for the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH). This position is responsible for processing and auditing financial transactions, managing purchasing card (P-Card) activity, preparing and maintaining accounting records, processing travel-related transactions, and supporting compliance with state accounting policies and procedures. The incumbent works closely with agency staff and the Department of Financial Services to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial operations while providing effective customer service and administrative support.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares daily printing of voucher and T9 voucher schedules and JT Reports.
• Assembles voucher schedule daily packets with required supporting documentation.
• Uploads voucher schedules to the MFT system for Department of Financial Services’ (DFS) review.
• Verifies that P-Card charges are valid, necessary, and within budget; confirming receipt of goods/services; reviewing and updating accounting codes in WORKS; resolving discrepancies with cardholders; and auditing charges and receipts for accuracy within seven (7) days of posting and batching them over to DFS.
• Monitors outstanding P-Card charges to ensure that all are paid within ten calendar days in Works.
• Serves as the Exception Handler in MFMP, in order to approve any outstanding Invoice Reconciliations (IR).
• Prepares travel authorizations and reimbursements in the Statewide Travel Management System (STMS) when needed as the backup travel preparer.
• Monitors the DOAH’s STMS inbox and STMS’s workflow and maintains the DOAH Travel Reimbursement log as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of accounting principles, theory, and concepts;
• Knowledge of internal control concepts;
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to accounting programs;
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to problem-solve and make decisions;
• Ability to use a personal computer and utilize automated spreadsheet applications;
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; and
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in the Works application.
• Experience working in the MFMP application.
• Knowledge of the statutory requirements for state travel.

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.

You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, or interviews.  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. 

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the closing date.

BACKGROUND:

Successful completion of Level 2 background screening is required for all positions with the Division of Administrative Hearings.

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.