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This position performs a variety of professional accounting duties with a primary focus on administering intradistrict expense payments and providing financial support. As a Senior Accountant, you will play an important role in supporting the Florida Senate by ensuring the accurate, timely, and efficient processing of financial transactions that enable Senators to serve their district effectively. The Office of Legislative Services provides centralized administrative, management and support services to the Florida Senate, House of Representatives and other legislative offices. This position reports to the Senate Intradistrict Account (IDA) Program Manager in the Office of Finance and Accounting. Financial Disclosure : Pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, F.S., this position is required to electronically file a Form 1 –Statement of Financial Interests with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire. Creates financial records, monitors budgetary activities, and reviews status reports Answers inquiries and provides technical assistance to Legislators and their staff on accounting and budget matters Performs audits and processes expense and travel reimbursements for Legislators and their staff Reviews and processes lease payments and other expenditures for Senate Districts Plans workloads, workflows, deadlines, work objectives, and time utilization with Districts Performs other related duties as required Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures. Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to an accounting program Ability to work independently and with a team Ability to solve problems and make decisions Ability to use tact and exercise good judgment when interacting with Legislators and staff, other agencies, and the public Ability and desire to provide excellent customer support A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting and three years of professional accounting or auditing experience; or a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or possession of a Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.) Certificate can substitute for one year of the required experience. Professional or nonprofessional accounting or auditing experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required bachelor’s degree; or any combination of this experience and up to 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college education including two courses in accounting can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required bachelor’s degree. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Knowledge of State of Florida travel laws/rules Knowledge of Smartsheet Knowledge of NACHA banking files Knowledge of FLAIR / PALM ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABILITY If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
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