Ops Accountant Iii

Requisition No:870891

Agency:
Environmental Protection

Working Title:

OPS ACCOUNTANT III -

Pay Plan:
Temp

Position Number:

Salary:
This position is hiring at $20.00.

Posting Closing Date: 03/11/2026

OPS Accountant III Tool

OPS Accountant III
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Open competitive
* This is an Anticipated Vacancy*
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

This OPS Accountant III position is in the Disbursement Unit of the Bureau of Finance and Accounting, under the Division of Administrative Services. Primary responsibilities will relate to performing the review, image uploading and quality audits to ensure that all necessary documentation for paid vouchers is present in the document management system.

Primary responsibilities include responsible for working with varied intermediate to moderate level Agency financial and accounting records applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Monitors and reconciles revenue, disbursements, expenditures, and other financial related activity ensuring accuracy and compliance. Monitors and balances account and researches and resolves discrepancies. Compiles and analyzes financial data, prepares detailed financial reports and provides budget and/or accounting related recommendations to management for decision making process.

Recommends changes to processes, policies and procedures.

Assist in the monitoring of financial records, to include expenditures and obligations. Review formal financial records for information; reconciles and ascertains that financial transactions and other financial related documents agree and that related restrictions are adhered to.

Assist with the researching of financial transactions and correcting errors by recording applicable entries in State’s financial management system.

Perform the review, image uploading and quality audits to ensure that all necessary documentation for paid vouchers is present in the document management system.

Perform monthly, quarterly and/or yearly compliance reviews of department transactions to verify compliance with the Florida Chief Financial Officer’s rules and regulations, Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, Department policy and procedures, Department of Management Services rules and regulations and State’s financial management system requirements. Communicate any discrepancies found with applicable staff.

Responsible for the pre‑audit and payment processing of expenditures relating to purchases made by the department which include recurring charges, reimbursements, purchasing card transactions and other payment requests submitted.

Must communicate verbally and in writing with DEP personnel and/or vendors to provide assistance with questions and resolve any discrepancies found during any part of the pre‑audit process.

Perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge of principals and techniques of effective verbal and written communication; administrative principles and practices; methods of data collection; and basic management principles and practices.

Ability to:
Review and monitor policies and procedures for compliance with applicable requirements; evaluate and analyze grants management activities; conduct fact‑finding research; develop and organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, proposals and other written documents; utilize problem‑solving techniques; work independently; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• At least two years of verifiable related experience. Post‑secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year‑for‑year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
• A valid driver’s license.

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for…