Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. 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:

Senior Financial Services Accountant / District Four / Transportation Support Office / Financial Services This position will audit and process a wide range of financial transactions, including electronic contract invoices, purchasing card charges, travel reimbursements, and Right of Way payments to ensure mathematical accuracy and compliance with Florida Statutes, Administrative Code, and departmental policies. You support project managers and vendors by resolving invoice discrepancies, providing training on proper procedures, and communicating findings clearly. You also reconcile contracts for close-out, maintain detailed payment records, and prepare necessary accounting adjustments.

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:

Transportation Support 3400 W Commercial Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Annual Salary Range:

$47,185.03 - $61,062.98 A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,268.80 will be added to the annual salary.

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 Statues, and Department of Financial Services and Department of Transportation policies and procedures. Audit and processes contract/written agreement payments for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Florida Statues, Florida Administrative Code, directives, policies, procedures and generally accepted accounting principles. Audits and processes Right of Way court deposits, orders of taking, land payments and moving expenses. Verifies payments are in accordance with applicable Florida Statues and rules and regulations of Department of Transportation. Audit and process purchasing card charges daily in compliance with Purchasing Card Procedure 350-030010-f, by verifying and validating approved transactions for payment in the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) system and applying credits against the same account code and category. Audit electronic invoices processed in the MyFlorida MarketPlace (MFMP) system and reconcile each exception line prior to approval. Monitor outstanding invoices and notify requestors to ensure compliance with Florida Statute 215.533 and resolve any invoice discrepancy identified by the Department of Financial Services. Audit travel expenses reimbursements for compliance with Florida Statue 112.061 and Department guidelines. Ensure that all necessary documents, approvals, signatures and mission critical documents are obtained. Provide customer service to internal customers and conduct periodic training on travel guidelines. Audit payment documents including utility invoice transmittals, right of way invoices, purchasing card transactions, travel and individual reimbursement vouchers, and MyFlorida MarketPlace (MFMP) for accuracy completeness, and compliance with Florida Statues, 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. Research and resolve payment inquiries from vendors and employees; effectively communicate results to requestors by email as well as by telephone; identify recuring issues and report statistical results to management. Reconciles contracts for close-our and at completion of reconciliation provides a write-up detailing discrepancies and contractual findings to the Contract Office. Maintains records of contract/supporting documents and updates payment ledgers for transactions processed on contracts. Reconcile payment ledgers against Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) encumbrance balance. Prepares and records adjusting entries as necessary.