Professional Accountant Supervisor

Requisition No: 878285 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR - SES

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 70000860 

Salary:  $79,778.14 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 07/01/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

 WORKING TITLE: PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR

This open state advertisement is for a SES (Selected Exempt Service) position located at Central Office in the Office of Finance & Accounting in Tallahassee, Florida. This position acts as the Quality Assurance Review section and Mail Distribution and Invoice Preparation section Supervisor.

The mission statement of Finance & Accounting is to provide accurate, timely, and transparent financial services and support that enable effective resource management, ensure fiscal accountability, and promote the financial integrity of the organization.

JOB DUTIES:

The incumbent in this position plans, directs, monitors, and supervises the Quality Assurance Review operations and the Mail Distribution and Invoice Preparation operations of the Department which includes analyzing and monitoring the Bureau of Finance and Accounting’s disbursements and accounting processes and related accounting activities.

• Lead and manage the Quality Assurance Review section, overseeing audits on vendor payments, Axiom Pro administration, and coordinating PALM training and UAT activities.
• Develop, update, and enforce Bureau procedures, collaborating with units to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.
• Design and deliver onboarding and ongoing training programs, supporting staff development and supervisor directives.
• Monitor and respond to inquiries from STMS and F&A inboxes, ensuring timely and accurate communication.
• Oversee Bureau dashboards and payment compliance reports, driving transparency and accountability.
• Supervise staff analyzing disbursement and accounting processes, conducting operational reviews, internal controls assessments, and recommending improvements.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive quality assurance program, performing audits, data analysis, and delivering actionable findings to management.
• Manage Accounts Payable Mail Distribution and Invoice Preparation functions, ensuring efficient invoice processing, compliance with financial procedures, and supporting the Florida PALM Project with training and procedural updates.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of accounting and/or the principles and practices and knowledge of disbursement accounting systems and disbursement activities/functions.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
• Ability to research Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, the Reference Guide for State Expenditures, and Departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to draft procedures, manuals, and instructional documents.
• Ability to make presentations, conduct training classes and use presentation software.
• Ability to communicate effectively and discuss both positive and negative performance results with management and maintain professional composure at all times.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of management practices.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and graph/chart performance measurement systems.
• Ability to work independently and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate accounting systems.
• Ability to review, analyze, and evaluate financial and operational data

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:

• • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

REQUIREMENTS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must be currently employed with the State of Florida
• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must have seven (7) or more years of accounting, finance or any other business-related field experience.
  • Postsecondary education may substitute for up to four (4) years of the required experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Operated in a supervisory position for a minimum of 2 years.
• Experience with Florida PALM.
• Experience with accounts payable/disbursements and MFMP/AOD experience.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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.