ACCOUNTANT I - 64084196

Florida; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave benefits

Nine paid holidays and one Personal/HO

State Group Insurance (health, life, &

Retirement plan options

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition waivers

Job summary

The Florida Department of Health in Florida is seeking an Accountant I for the Finance and Accounting office – Accounts Payable. This role handles a range of financial accounting duties, including processing payments to vendors and reconciling invoices.

Based at the Viera Administration Building in Viera, FL, the position requires experience in AP, data entry, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. The state offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Experience performing independent accounts payable functions in a business setting within the past five years.
• Experience navigating, entering, and retrieving data from various computer systems and databases in a professional work environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams).
• Preferred: 1-2 years independent processing medical or healthcare accounts payable in the last five years.
• Preferred: Professional experience in financial accounting systems; to enter, track, and retrieve accounts payable data.
• Preferred: Experience applying organizational codes to classify transactions.

Responsibilities

• Performing accounting functions associated with auditing and scheduling of payments to vendors, providers, and other agencies.
• Auditing and preparing invoices and verifying established accounting codes to ensure accuracy prior to disbursement of funds.
• Reconciling, and researching expenditure transactions, data entry, and processing departmental correcting entries.
• Ensure proper documentation for purchasing card charges and reconcile charges through state approved systems.
• Monitoring pending invoices to ensure alignment with Prompt Payment Compliance.
• Maintain vendor payment information and data for services using various databases and organizational codes.
• Serve as back-up to accounts payable team.
• Perform other accounting duties, as required or assigned.

Skills

Accounts payable

Data entry

Microsoft Office

MS Excel

Tools

Financial accounting systems

AP databases

Job description

Job Summary

This is an Accountant I position in the Finance and Accounting office - Accounts Payable section, which performs a range of financial accounting duties.

Requisition Details

Requisition No: 886204

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT I - 64084196

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64084196

Salary: $1498.96 Bi-Weekly

Posting Closing Date: 10/27/2026

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Job Summary

This is an Accountant I position in the Finance and Accounting office - Accounts Payable section, which performs a range of financial accounting duties.

Your Specific Responsibilities

• Performing accounting functions associated with the auditing and scheduling of payments to vendors, providers, and other agencies.
• Auditing and preparing invoices and verifying established accounting codes to ensure accuracy prior to disbursement of funds.
• Responsible for reconciling, and researching expenditure transactions, data entry, and processing departmental correcting entries.
• Ensure proper documentation for purchasing card charges and reconcile charges through state approved systems.
• Monitoring pending invoices to ensure in line with Prompt Payment Compliance.
• Maintain vendor payment information and data for services using various databases and organizational codes.
• Serve as back-up to accounts payable team.
• Perform other accounting duties, as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Experience performing independent accounts payable functions in a business setting within the past five (5) years.
• Experience navigating, entering, and retrieving data from various computer systems, and databases in a professional work environment.
• Proficiency in working with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams)

Preferred

• 1-2 years professional experience independently processing medical or healthcare accounts payable, within the last five (5) years.
• Professional experience in financial accounting systems; to enter, track, and retrieve accounts payable data within the past five (5) years.
• Experience applying organizational codes to classify transactions, or financial records (e.g., account codes, cost centers, or similar classification systems).

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of: Basic accounting principles and procedures, use of accounting systems; methods of data collection and analysis; problem solving techniques; correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Skills in: The use of standard software programs including Microsoft Office Suite; navigating various financial software applications, auditing and tracking invoices, payments, approvals and documentation, public speaking and communicating technical information at appropriate levels to different audiences.

Ability to: Understand and apply applicable policies, and procedures; analyze financial transactions and reconcile accounting records; think critically; organize, analyze and evaluate data; review data for accuracy and completeness.

Mission

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work

Viera Administration Building, Viera, FL

The Benefits Of Working For The State Of Florida

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:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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Please Be Advised

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

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.

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.

Location:

VIERA, FL, US, 32940

Nearest Major Market:

Melbourne

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.