ACCOUNTANT II - 64005929

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Health seeks an experienced payments specialist to manage processing within special programs and FLAIR, including leases and refunds. You will review applications, ensure signatures, verify vendor profiles, and enter payments in FLAIR.

Daily voucher assembly and year-end processing support are part of the role. Strong MS Office skills, clear English communication, and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English

Responsibilities

• Process payments within special programs and FLAIR, including Medical Quality Assurance Refunds.
• Review refund applications for completeness, verify vendor profiles in FLAIR, request new profiles if needed, and perform manual payment entry into FLAIR.
• Process lease payments monthly in FLAIR after verifying invoice and accounting information against encumbrance files and lease agreements.
• Assist Accountant IVs with special payment processing (Utilities, Telephone Payments, Journal Transfers, Medical Records, State Trauma payments).
• Assemble vouchers daily for work completed in the previous day, including printing vouchers and preparing them for DFS review.
• Assist in year-end processing as needed.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

MS Office

English communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Tools

FLAIR

Job description

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.

Responsible for payment processing within special programs and FLAIR, including:

• Medical Quality Assurance Refunds
• Process includes reviewing the refund application for completeness including all applicable signatures, reviewing FLAIR for vendor profile, requesting new profiles if not available, and manual entry of payment into FLAIR.
• Lease Payments
• Once monthly, process lease payments manually in FLAIR after reviewing invoice and accounting information for accuracy with the encumbrance file and lease agreement.

On occasion, this position is responsible for assisting the Accountant IVs with special payment processing which includes: Utilities, Telephone Payments, Journal Transfers, Medical Records, and State Trauma payments.

Assemble vouchers daily for the work done in previous day processing. This process may include printing vouchers and preparing them for Department of Financial Services review.

Assist in the year end processing, if needed.

Perform additional duties, as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position.Utilization of personal computers. Knowledge of MS office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook), information gathering techniques, problem solving techniques and mathematic basics. Incumbent must have good communication skills, customer services skills and ability to communicate effectively with others in English language

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

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

Vision:

to be the HealthiestState 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:

4052 Bald Cypress Way

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

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.

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.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.