ELECTRONIC TOLL ACCOUNTANT IV - 55010831 Date: Jun 10, 2024 Location: POMPANO BEACH, FL, US, 33068 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 830878 Agency: Department of TransportationWorking Title: ELECTRONIC TOLL ACCOUNTANT IV - 55010831Pay Plan: SESPosition Number: 55010831 Salary: $50,887.98 - $65,855.03 Posting Closing Date: 06/13/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION 802/TRAFFIC & REVENUE AUDIT CENTER INTERNAL AGENCY Only current Department of Transportation employees will be considered for this position SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE CONTACT PERSON: CAROLYN MILLER CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $2,457.70 - $2,531.43 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:
Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
$25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
State of Florida retirement package
Generous vacation and sick leave
10 paid holidays a year
Career advancement opportunities
Tuition waiver for public college courses
Training opportunities
Flexible work schedules and telework (for designated positions)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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!
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may 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 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 located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Reviews and reconciles weekly interoperability reports with other governmental and private sector entities. Prepares and processes weekly and monthly wire transfers for current as well as future interoperability partners. Prepares all book transfers and submits all notifications to agencies and departments. Performs analysis of data to monitor trends and identify potential issues.
Analyzes, reviews, and monitors all bank transactions, deposits, bank corrections, payment card settlements and receivables, retail replenishment receivables, outstanding deposits, collection agency payments and file uploads, non-sufficient funds, chargebacks and reconciles payment card discrepancies to the customer account system maintained by the Commercial Back Office (CBO) to ensure completion and accuracy. Identifies and tracks accounts that need to be reviewed further, as well as potential reporting or system issues to be addressed. Analyzes and reviews approved check and credit card refunds through the customer account system. Reviews and approves check refund files pending printing with bank. Reviews and approves requests for escalated refunds or account adjustments. Monitors unclaimed funds and all rejected collection and lockbox payments in the exception accounts for resolution by third-party vendor.
Reviews weekly revenue and settlement reports. Serves as a backup to prepare and process the weekly wire transfer of electronic toll transactions and fees for agencies, including generating and reconciling all revenue distribution reports, preparing all book transfers, and submitting all notifications to agencies.
Reviews monthly rental car fee collection and prepares allocation for distribution to agencies. Analyzes, calculates, and tracks electronic toll collection allocable fees and transponder sales to be distributed to internal and external agencies. Tracks fees withheld in weekly and monthly wire transfers and calculates reallocation to internal and external agencies for weekly wire transfer.
Reviews monthly goodwill adjustments were applied in accordance with business rules and prepares monthly invoices to Turnpike Headquarters for reimbursement. Tracks monthly court revenue and prepares yearly allocation to agencies. Reviews monthly exempt sales to ensure proper documentation was received. Reviews deceased and bankrupt accounts to ensure proper documentation was received, account was flagged correctly, and the customer account system updated the balance correctly. Serves as backup to review, analyze, and finalize monthly sales tax report for wire transfer. Serves as backup to review parking credits to ensure proper approval was received.
Coordinates annual unclaimed funds reporting for submission to unclaimed property. Assists with write-off of unpaid receivables analysis and reporting. Prepares analysis of write-off and unclaimed property reports for management review.
Prepares and submits invoices for transponder sales to retail vendors. Monitors and updates retail invoice aging report.
Assists CBO, third party vendors and internal departments to research and resolve complex issues with lockbox, chargebacks, non-sufficient funds, retail payments, collections, government accounts, bankruptcies, deceased accounts, payments, and refunds. Tracks resolutions for daily accounting discrepancies related to payment card processing and cash receipts. Identifies, initiates, and tracks problem resolution for customer issues, complaints, and account balance discrepancies. Meets with management to discuss results and recommend correction action or improvements.
Prepares daily statistical reporting on number of payment card transactions by card type, authorizations, declines, voids, and exceptions. Prepares monthly statistical reporting on number of payment card transactions by card type, retail replenishments, lockbox payments, deposits, collection payments, non-sufficient (NSF) checks processed, refunds, chargebacks processed, and payment card inquiries answered. Prepares statistical reporting for management as requested. Tracks and monitors financial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure CBO and third-party vendors complete all required work, reconciliations, and reporting.
Assists in monitoring accounting controls of the customer account system and ensuring appropriate business rules and policies are being followed. Completes external auditors’ requests and answers questions concerning wire distribution reconciliations. Participates in requirement gathering meetings, identifies reporting requirements, and participates in testing for new projects, such as future interoperability partners and HUBS, system enhancements/change orders, unclaimed property reporting, as well as other future projects that may occur which will impact the SunPass Accounting Department, reconciliation process and/or cash receipts.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures in electronic toll collection; Skilled in the use of applications such as accounting systems, spreadsheets, and word processing applications; Ability to perform reconciliation and general ledger analysis; Ability to prepare and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and reports; Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of financial workpapers; Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to an accounting program; Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; Ability to perform duties under pressure and time constraints; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; Ability to work independently; Ability to utilize problem solving concepts and find solutions; Ability to guide and direct state and consultant staff
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.Nearest Major Market:Fort LauderdaleNearest Secondary Market:Miami