• Ops Accountant III

    MyFlorida (Tallahassee, FL)


    OPS ACCOUNTANT III - 77900117

    Date: Jan 9, 2026

     

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    Requisition No: 868007

     

    Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

     

    Working Title: OPS ACCOUNTANT III - 77900117

     

    Pay Plan: Temp

     

    Position Number: 77900117

     

    Salary: $22.00 per hour

     

    Posting Closing Date: 01/23/2026

     

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    FWC Finance and Budget Office

     

    Accountant III – OPS Position

     

    $22.00/Hour, up to 40 hours per week

     

    1875 Orange Avenue E.

     

    Tallahassee, FL

     

    Finance and Budget Office

     

    Accountant III - OPS 77900117

     

    Tallahassee, Florida – $22.00/Hour, up to 40 hours per week

    Our organization:

    The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

     

    Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

     

    Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Four (4) years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting or financial management, two (2) of which must have been experience with processing expenditures, billing or financial reports

    Requirements:

    Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.

     

    Ability to work Monday through Friday, between 8:00am and 5:00pm, up to 40 hours a week. Not eligible for Telework.

     

    Responses to qualifying questions should be verified by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume. Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

    Position Overview and Responsibilities:

    Primary duties in the Warrants and Vouchers Unit:

    + Run daily voucher file, Prepare and distribute daily warrants; Research outstanding warrants; Process warrants cancellations, stop payments and request for duplicates; Prepare Outstanding Warrant Report; Request copies of cashed warrants from the Treasury

    + Establish and maintain logs for duplicate, cancellation, and stop payment requests, interest penalty; Laserfiche voucher issues; voucher returns; returned warrants; vouchers provided to DFS; requests for cashed warrants; and stale warrants

    + Serves as a point-of-contact for Statewide Vendor Add Files requests

    + Prepare and distribute financial reports to accounting staff

    + Prepare files for auditing purposes and ensure documentation is properly organized and uploaded into document management system

    + Work collaboratively with leadership to provide daily Cash Balance & JT Report, Bill Tracker Spreadsheet/Payment Log, and Audit Reports

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    Ability to organize data into logical formal for presentation in reports, documents and training materials

     

    Ability to evaluate and analyze data; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures

     

    Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques and work independently

     

    Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

     

    Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat

     

    Why should I apply?

    The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

    *Eligible OPS positions and qualifying applicants may enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions. .

     

    Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly

     

    Low Cost $25,000 Life Insurance

     

    OPS FICA Alternative Retirement Plan

     

    On the Job Trainings

     

    Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

     

    For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/ .

     

    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.

    Location:

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    Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee