About Careertakes

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Role Overview

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is seeking a Professional Accountant Specialist to join a public-sector auditing team in Tallahassee, FL. This is a full-time accounting/auditing role focused on auditing and processing complex disbursement vouchers and reviewing contracts and grants. The position supports internal controls and compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and policies.

• Location: Tallahassee, FL
• Employment type: Full-time
• Salary: $49,839.59 (as listed)
• Posting closing date: 10/31/2026

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What You’ll Do

As a Professional Accountant Specialist you will:

• Independently audit and process complex disbursement vouchers and related transactions.
• Review and assess contracts and grants for compliance and proper accounting treatment.
• Apply accounting and auditing principles to evaluate internal controls and procedures.
• Recommend improvements to internal control processes, documentation, and workflow.
• Prepare clear written audit findings, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting questions and discrepancies.
• Use Microsoft Office and standard accounting tools to analyze data and prepare deliverables.

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Minimum Qualifications

Required entry-level knowledge, skills and abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent (minimum requirement).
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply State & Federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop logical conclusions and recommendations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to independently plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

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Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with any of the following will be given preference:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Professional experience in disbursements/accounts payable.
• Experience reviewing, managing, or monitoring contracts and/or grants.
• Experience interpreting and applying laws, rules and agency policies in a government or public-sector setting.

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Additional Details & Requirements

• This position requires a security background check, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
• Candidates requiring reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act must notify the hiring authority in advance.
• Confidential Client supports a Drug-Free workplace; employees may be subject to reasonable-suspicion drug testing.
• Veterans’ preference will be applied where applicable under Florida law; applicants should attach supporting documentation by the close date.
• Employees are paid on a monthly pay cycle (as applicable to this public-sector role).
• Responses to qualifying questions must be supported by application materials; omission or misrepresentation may result in disqualification.

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Why Apply (Benefits & Career Growth)

• Work on meaningful public-sector auditing and accounting projects that impact state programs and taxpayers.
• Opportunities to gain experience with government accounting, internal controls, and compliance.
• Professional development and potential career progression within a large public accounting and auditing organization.
• Competitive public-sector salary and benefits package (refer to Confidential Client for full benefits details).

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Keywords for Candidate Matching

• Professional Accountant Specialist
• Accounts payable / Disbursements
• Auditing & internal controls
• Contract and grant review
• Government accounting Tallahassee

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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