Accountant III

Requisition No: 881090 

Agency: Division of Administrative Hearings

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT III - 72003408

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 72003408 

Salary:  $42,000 

Posting Closing Date: 08/12/2026 

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DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Accountant III – 72003408

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

Contact Person:  Patricia Kenyon (850) 404-5432

Salary: $42,000.00 Annually

Total Annual Compensation Package Estimate: $60,505

• Salary $42,000
• Insurance $9,204
• Retirement $3,486
• Leave and Holidays $5,815

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 III performs professional accounting work in support of the agency's financial operations, including travel administration, accounts receivable, and cash receipts. This position ensures compliance with state laws, policies, and accounting procedures while providing excellent customer service and maintaining accurate financial records.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as the Travel Preparer in the Statewide Travel Management System (STMS) for all travel reimbursements and maintains the DOAH’s Travel Log and monitors the Travel@doah.state.fl.us inbox daily.  Communicates any identified issues with the Travel Preparer, Traveler, and the Traveler’s Supervisor when needed.  
• Responsible to conduct travel training for staff upon request either in person or via Zoom. 
• Responsible for keeping current on all of the laws, policies, and procedures pertaining to reimbursing staff and others traveling on behalf of the state of Florida and making recommendations to the Operations Manager for improvements to the travel procedures as needed.
• Responsible for processing cash, checks, ACH receipts and online payments to be recorded and transmitted accurately in FLAIR/Florida PALM.
• Processes the Record of Appeal Refunds requests received by the Clerk’s Office and submits the Application for Refund and DOAH Memo for approval and maintains the Record of Appeal Tracking Log.
• Responsible for setting up and processing account receivables for services provided prior to June 30th each year.
• Completes and submits the Accounts Receivable Write-off form to Department of Financial Services (DFS) as needed and submits the Annual Report of Claims for Collection to DFS.

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 analyze and interpret accounting data;                  
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; and
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in FLAIR.

• Experience working in the MFMP application.
• Experience working in the STMS application.
• Experience recording and reconciling service payments.

• 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.