Government Analyst II

State of Florida

Government Analyst II analyzing and reconciling financial data for Florida’s Department of Financial Services. Preparing governmental reports, policies, guidance, and legislative updates.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeTallahassee • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $56,452 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting principles and governmental accounting standards, with a strong ability to analyze and reconcile financial data. Proficient in developing accounting policies and effective communication with stakeholders.

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Accounting Data ReconciliationGovernmental Accounting StandardsData Analysis ToolsMicrosoft Office ApplicationsFact-Finding Research

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Hard Skills

Accounting PrinciplesFinancial ReportingData CompilationData AnalysisAccounting SystemsAutomated Spreadsheet ApplicationsLegislation ResearchPolicy DevelopmentUser Acceptance TestingAccounting Manual Preparation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam MentoringProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

LOGERx Local Government Data SystemMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Florida Administrative CodeFlorida StatutesGovernmental Accounting RecordsClerk of Courts ReportsPublic Records Requests

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform analyses and reconciliations for accounting, financial reporting, and oversight
Collect, review, and compile accounting data and required financial reports
Prepare accounting manuals, memorandums, job-aids, presentations, and other guidance
Serve as instructor for training and workshops
Lead meetings with internal and external parties on accounting topics
Serve as a subject matter expert on accounting and policy matters
Assist management with proposals to update the Florida Administrative Code and Florida Statutes
Update procedures, checklists, templates, and accounting data collection forms
Lead the local government team in the Annual Financial Report review process
Follow up with local governments to obtain required information
Coach, mentor, and guide team members
Review and reconcile Clerk of Courts reports
Review legislation and analyze its effect on the Bureau and court-related programs
Liaise with legislative, governmental, and auditing organizations on local government and audit matters
Compile reports for data requests and public records requests
Serve as liaison for technical issues involving the LOGERx local government data system
Assist in developing accounting policies, administrative rules, memoranda, and communications
Assist with special projects and perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or its equivalent required
Two years of experience in accounting and/or auditing financial data
Two years of experience analyzing information in a structured format using traditional and/or computer-based data-analysis tools
Experience working with governmental accounting records
Experience with accounting data reconciliation
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Knowledge of governmental accounting standards
Knowledge of accounting systems
Knowledge of methods for collecting, compiling, and analyzing accounting data
Ability to use automated spreadsheet applications
Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze, and interpret data to develop recommendations and solve problems
Ability to organize data logically for reports, documents, and written materials
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
Ability to conduct fact-finding research
Ability to use problem-solving techniques
Ability to research, interpret, and apply Florida Statutes, laws, and rules
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ability to work independently
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Security background check, including fingerprinting, required as a condition of employment
Work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the office
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or another business major
Preferred: Experience reviewing financial reports for government entities and affiliates
Preferred: Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Preferred: User Acceptance Testing (UAT) experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Monthly pay cycle
Veterans’ Preference in employment for eligible candidates
Possible waivers for postsecondary educational requirements for certain service members
Reasonable accommodation support under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Drug-Free workplace
E-Verify employer