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ACCOUNTANT IV - 37002285

Date: Oct 6, 2025

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Requisition No: 862521

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT IV - 37002285

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37002285

Salary: $3,188.67 monthly

Posting Closing Date: 10/17/2025

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Accountant IV- 37002285

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Open Competitive

Job Vacancy

This position is located in Apopka, Florida

Closing Date: 10.17.2025

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Park Ranger- 37002285

A challenging opportunity is available for a self-motivated, hardworking individual, to fill the position of Accountant IV at District 3 located in beautiful Wekiwa Springs State Park. District 3 encompasses State Parks throughout the central Florida region from St. Augustine to Fellsmere, and from Ormond Beach to Ocala. This position reports to Operations Management Consultant II.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Maintains an accounting system(s) for tracking revenue collection and all budget categories for all parks within District 3.

Maintains accurate records of all expenditures and balances in District 3. Directly assist parks in tracking their expenditures and budgets. Uses motor vehicle in the performance of these duties.

Prepare reports to accurately reflect expenditures, projections, surpluses, deficits, and allocation adjustments for the District Manager.

Coordinates all budget allocations for parks in District 3. Prepare budget adjustment requests as necessary.

Provides instruction and support regarding accounting/budgetary changes necessary to maintain budget financial integrity of a Florida Park Service district. Conducts revenue and park budget trend analysis for all parks in District Three. Serves as District Liaison to Finance and Accounting, Office of Financial Management and Procurement sections.

Performs fiscal audits of all units within districts, ensuring purchasing practices adhere to Department procedures. Provides District Manager with an analysis of audits, providing recommendations for fiscal practices to assure compliance with appropriate procedures. Assists with physical inventory, as necessary, on all physical items to include sensitive items, pre-numbered forms, merchandise

inventory and bulk supplies.

Prepares and processes requisitions and field purchase orders for District office and other units within a Florida Park Service district as necessary for purchasing goods and services ensuring compliance with Department of Environmental Protections' purchasing policies and directives.

Performs related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

+ accounting principles, practices and procedures; the

+ methods of data collection.

Ability to:

+ prepare financial statements and reports;

+ design and implement accounting systems;

+ prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records;

+ analyze and interpret accounting data;

+ understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to an accounting program;

+ plan, organize and coordinate work assignments;

+ communicate effectively verbally and in writing;

+ establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;

+ work independently;

+ utilize problem solving techniques

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Valid driver’s license

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

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 this position.

Pay:

$3,188.67 monthly/ $38,264.07 annually

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

District 3 Administration

1800 Wekiwa Circle

Apopka, FL 32712

Wekiwa Springs has a special place in the hearts of those lucky folks who have grown up nearby, spending weekends exploring the spring vent and paddling canoes past the purple blooms of pickerelweed.

The azure waters of Wekiwa Springs have made it Orange County’s longest-running tourist attraction. From the dense, almost tropical hammocks near where the springs feed into the Wekiva River to the scenic sandhill uplands, the park offers ample opportunities to see many kinds of animals.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

+ Annual and Sick Leave benefits;

+ Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;

+ State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

+ Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );

+ Tuition waivers;

+ Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/)

+ And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Special Notes:

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

[email protected]

[email protected]

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

APOPKA, FL, US, 32712

Nearest Major Market:Orlando