ACCOUNTANT II - 64085440

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave benefits

Nine paid holidays and one Personal/HR

State Group Insurance options

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Florida Department of Health is seeking an Accountant in the Purchasing Card section to audit purchasing card charges daily and manage documentation uploads to Axiom Pro. The role requires using FLAIR, FIS, and MFM systems, and maintaining clear communications with program offices and county health departments.

Applicants should have strong auditing knowledge, proficient Word/Excel skills, and excellent customer service. This position is based in Florida and includes standard state benefits.

Qualifications

• Must use basic math skills to problem solve.
• Incumbent must be able to use professional customer service skills to communicate with users.
• Preferred - Ability to use TEAMS, have experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Audit purchasing card charges in WORKS daily.
• Upload supporting documentation from Works purchases into Axiom Pro.
• Assure receipts/invoices submitted meet the Purchasing Card guidelines, Reference Guide for State Expenditures, and Departmental policies.
• Reconcile, maintain and communicate through Program Office/County Health Department inboxes and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Database software

Auditing principles

Customer service

Tools

TEAMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website .

This position serves as a Accountant in the Purchasing Card section. Incumbent is responsible for auditing purchasing card charges in WORKS daily. Responsible for uploading supporting documentation from Works purchases into Axiom Pro. Assure receipts/ invoices submitted meet the Purchasing Card guidelines, Reference Guide for State Expenditures, and Departmental policies. This requires the ability to use the FLAIR accounting reports, Financial Information System (FIS) and My Florida Market Place. Responsible for reconciling, maintaining and communicating through Program Office/County Health Department inboxes and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must be able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and the use of database software. Incumbent must have a clear understanding of auditing principles and methodology. Incumbent must have excellent customer service skills

Qualifications:

Must use basic math skills to problem solve. Incumberent must be able to use professional customer service skills to communicate with users.

Preferred - Ability to use TEAMS, have experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

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 theHealthiestState 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 on 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.