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FINANCIAL SERVICES ANALYST - 55000262

Date: Nov 25, 2025

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Requisition No: 865730

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: FINANCIAL SERVICES ANALYST - 55000262

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55000262

Salary: $52,735.13 - $68,245.46

Posting Closing Date: 12/01/2025

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

322 / Financial Services

INTERNAL AGENCY

Only current Department of Transportation employees will be considered for this position

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Jennifer Williams

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (850) 330-1592

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The Work You Will Do:

Financial Services Analyst

This position will audit contract invoices, payment vouchers, contract payments, and purchasing card programs to ensure compliance with Florida Statutes and Department of Financial Servies and Department of Transportation policies and procedures.

The Difference You Will Make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.

How You Will Grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Where You Will Work:

District 3 Headquarters

1074 Highway 90

Chipley, Florida 32428

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Audit electronic contract invoices and review new contracts, processed in the Contract Invoice Transmittal System (CITS), for mathematical accuracy, and compliance with Florida Statutes, and Department of Financial Services and Department of Transportation policies and procedures.

Reconcile the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) payment voucher schedules to the pending vendor invoices. Identify the sampled vouchers required for auditing by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) and prepare voucher schedules and supporting documentation for submission to DFS.

Research and resolve payment inquiries from vendors and employees; effectively communicate results to requestors by email as well as by telephone; identify recurring issues and report statistical results to management.

Audit and processes contract/written agreement payments for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, directives, policies, procedures and generally accepted accounting principles.

Resolves contract/invoice issues and/or discrepancies with project managers. Provides assistance/training to project managers and consultants concerning the agency’s invoicing procedures and invoice formats. Provides information to project managers with detailed contract payment information as requested using Department financial reporting resources.

Coordinate all Contract Funds Management (CFM) activities in a timely manner by updating the status of contracts in CFM verifying that an approved funds encumbrance was received before the execution and/or begin work dates of the contract and that all relative information is correct. Research any problems and take corrective action as necessary.

Audits and processes complex contract payments. This includes tasks such as: reviewing contract payment requests for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract terms and Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, directives, policies, procedures and generally accepted accounting principles.

Reviews reports on contract payment processes. Performing periodic review and analysis of operations to ascertain adequacy of internal controls and timely and accurate operational efficiency, compliance with statutes, administrative codes, procedures and policies.

Performs field audits of cost center purchase card programs. Coordinating and scheduling the field audits; performing audit steps to include report analysis, record and related source data examination and tests an operations evaluation to detect inadequate controls and unusual or significant trends; establishing audit files and preparing work papers in sufficient detail to reveal nature and extent of work performed and to substantiate findings and recommendations; and preparing audit report drafts and participating in audit report discussions with responsible personnel.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

+ Microsoft Word and Excel

+ accounting principles, practices and procedures

+ an accounts payable system and payment processing

+ contract terminology and statutory regulations

Skilled in:

+ auditing

Ability to:

+ research unidentifiable invoices/documents

+ establish and maintain working relationships with customers

+ work independently and prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines

+ analyze and interpret accounting data, applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures

+ record, create and document accounts payable practices into written electronic and professional quality reports and procedures

+ create and maintain spreadsheets that track and graph data and produce professional quality reports

+ analyze, evaluate and test accounts payable system including making process and system improvement recommendations

+ provide on-the-job training on accounts payable auditing, processing and systems

Other Job-Related Requirements:

This position is an emergency responder position and will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Four years of professional business work experience plus one year of accounting experience. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the professional business work experience.

The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

+ Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)

+ $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)

+ Dental, vision and supplemental insurances

+ State of Florida retirement package

+ 10 paid holidays a year

+ Generous vacation and sick leave

+ Career advancement opportunities

+ Tuition waiver for public college courses

+ A variety of training opportunities

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES. If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.

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:

CHIPLEY, FL, US, 32428

Nearest Major Market:Panama City