- Requisition No: 886673
- Agency: Department of Transportation
- Working Title: FINANCIAL SERVICES ACCOUNTANT - 55000512
- Pay Plan: Career Service
- Position Number: 55000512
- Salary: $42,004.29 - $54,358.49
- Posting Closing Date: 11/04/2026
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
Cost Center 522 / Financial Services
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
FULL-TIME
CONTACT PERSON: Cassie Hyatt
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS:[email protected]
ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $1,870.01 ($48,620.26/ annually)
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.
To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.
Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.
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 Accountant - District Five / Financial Services
This role is responsible for ensuring compliance and accuracy across all financial operations by auditing payment documents, travel reimbursements, purchasing card charges, MFMP electronic invoices, and contract vouchers in accordance with Florida Statutes, DFS regulations and Department policies.
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 Five
Financial Services Office
719 S. Woodland Blvd.
DeLand, FL 32720
Annual Salary Range
$42,004.29 - $54,358.49
Your Specific Responsibilities
Audit payment documents including utility invoice transmittals, right of way invoices, purchasing card transactions, travel and individual reimbursement vouchers, MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP), and state fuel card purchases for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, directives, policies, procedures, and contract terms. Audit travel expense reimbursements for compliance with Florida Statute 112.061 and Department guidelines; ensure all necessary documents, approvals, signatures, and mission-critical documents are obtained, provide customer service, and conduct periodic training on travel guidelines.
Audit electronic invoices processed in MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and reconcile exception lines prior to approval; monitor outstanding invoices to ensure compliance with Florida Statute 215.422 and resolve invoice discrepancies identified by the Department of Financial Services (DFS). Audit electronic contract invoices and review new contracts in the Consultant Invoice Transmittal System (CITS) for mathematical accuracy and compliance with Florida Statutes, DFS, and Department policies.
Audit and process purchasing card charges daily in compliance with Purchasing Card Procedure 350-030-010-f by verifying approved transactions in FLAIR and applying credits against the matching account code and category.
Reconcile Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) payment voucher schedules to pending vendor invoices; identify sampled vouchers required for auditing by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) and prepare voucher schedules and supporting documentation for submission. Prepare voucher schedules for permanent record retention in accordance with Department of State and Department of Transportation policies; scan, index, and convert payment documents to required electronic formats; maintain current files, archive prior year records, and respond to internal/external auditor requests or public information requests.
Process all standard and electronic mail for Financial Services (including date stamping invoices), analyze payment documents to determine transaction date per Section 215.422 F.S., and sort/stage unpaid invoices in accordance with office requirements.
Research and resolve payment inquiries from vendors and employees; communicate results effectively via email and telephone; identify recurring issues and report statistical results to management.
Coordinate and conduct the annual physical inventory (including scanning decals, uploading data, resolving exception reports, and documenting missing, lost, or destroyed items) within procedural timeframes.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of
- The use of general office equipment.
- Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Office procedures and practices.
- Accounting principles, practices and procedures.
- An accounts payable system and payment processing.
- Basic filing practices.
Skills in
- Performing work that requires a high level of attention to detail.
- Good customer service.
- In auditing.
Ability to
- To use of general office equipment.
- Organize and file materials.
- Use a personal computer and email.
- Research unidentifiable invoices/documents.
- Sort, distribute and maintain fiscal records.
- Follow oral and written instructions.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with customers.
- Work in a team environment with shared tasks.
- Perform basic arithmetic calculations.
- Work independently and prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications
- A high school diploma or its equivalent and one year of professional business work experience.
- An associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required 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, provide a letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS, or provide other documentation as proof of an exemption.
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.
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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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