Accountant IV

Requisition No: 884968 

Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT IV - SES - 76000244

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 76000244 

Salary:  $40,000.08 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 10/15/2026 

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DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

BUREAU OF ACCOUNTING

ACCOUNTING SERVICES

PAYROLL SERVICES

*Selected Exempt Service (SES) Opportunity*

*Open Competitive Advertisement*

To be considered for this position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history. Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position.

Contact Person: Rowena Ford, (850) 617-3363 RowenaFord@flhsmv.gov

The Organization

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement. With a workforce of approximately 4,500 employees throughout the state, the Department is leading the way to A Safer Florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles, and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol. 

Our Benefits include

• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual and Sick Leave Package
• Nine Paid Holidays
• State Health and Life Insurance
• Educational Benefits
• Contributory Retirement Plan  

To learn more about FLHSMV and why it’s a great place to work, visit our website at: flhsmv.gov/careers.

If you're seeking employment with a meaningful mission, opportunities for skill growth and career advancement, competitive medical and life insurance, retirement benefits, ample vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and educational assistance, consider building your career at FLHSMV!

Duties and Responsibilities

This is a responsible, high-level Accountant IV that works independently and with other accountants in the bureau.  This position is authorized to audit payroll to prepare the monthly and supplemental payrolls. This position is responsible for ensuring all members are paid correctly. This position audits records in FLAIR system after payroll has posted to ensure accuracy.  This position works with HSMV members to explain any differences.  Responsible for validating Personnel Action Requests (PARs) received from the Bureau of Personnel (BPS). This position is responsible for the collection of overpayments from members due to leave of absence (LOA) and/or leave without pay (LWOP).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work independently as well as with a team.

• Knowledge of State of Florida payroll and accounting policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic, office procedures and practices.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to use sound judgement to identify problems, generate and evaluate alternative solutions, and make recommendations.
• Be a self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage completing deadlines.
• Skill in auditing, reviewing, reconciling or analyzing data for compliance with regulatory requirements, policies and procedures.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Skill in communicating effectively with internal and external customers, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in coordinating work assignments as well as establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with others.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Skill in using the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) system and People First system.

Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• Experience providing customer service that includes providing guidance, handling complaints or problem resolution.
• Experience using a payroll information management system or human resource information management system (e.g., Florida Accounting Information Resource [FLAIR] system, People First system, etc.).
• Experience using spreadsheets for reporting or data calculation purposes.
• Experience in processing payroll transactions.

General Information

• The state of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. All selected applicants are required to provide identification and either proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of authorization to work in the U.S. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) does not participate in employment sponsorship for work visa status (e.g., H-1B) or for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT, STEM OPT).
• Applicants being considered for employment will be required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation, which will include a check of the criminal history records of the FBI. Fingerprints and associated information/biometrics will be retained in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification (NGI) system and fingerprints may continue to be compared against fingerprints submitted to or retained by NGI.
• In accordance with Section 110.1128, Florida Statutes, male applicants who were required to register with the Selective Service System must provide proof of registration or documentation verifying exemption status during the hiring process.
• The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment and/or oral interview.
• FLHSMV employees are paid once a month on the last workday of each month.  All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113 Florida Statutes.

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.