ACCOUNTANT IV - 64081478

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave

Nine paid holidays and one Personal  H

State Group Insurance options

Retirement plan options

Job summary

The Florida Department of Health is seeking an auditor to process and audit contract payments within the FLAIR system. The role involves handling MOAs, MOUs, grants and interagency payments, and ensuring proper voucher creation and reconciliation of expenditures.

You will interact with vendors and program offices to resolve discrepancies, provide training to contract staff, and assist with year-end processing. A strong knowledge of accounting principles and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of office procedures and practices; methods of data collection; principles of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; as well as accounting principles, practices and procedures.
• Skill in using computer software skills, including beginner skills in database/ spreadsheet software, including but not limited to Microsoft Excel and Word; communicating program information at appropriate levels to different audiences.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to an accounting program, utilize problem solving techniques, work independently, plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to research and find errors in reconciliation of expenditures and cash reports.

Responsibilities

• Process and audit contract payments ensuring that all payment requirements are compiled and then processed within FLAIR.
• Audit MOA, Memorandum of Understanding, grants and interagency payments; manage various accounting transactions to create voucher documents.
• Provide technical training and support to contract managers and contract administration staff; participate in staff training when necessary.
• Assist in year-end processing including the certified forward process and the creation of payables.

Skills

Office procedures

Data collection

Grammar & spelling

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Problem solving

Independent work

Planning & organizing

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

Process and audit contract payments ensuring that all payment requirements are compiled and then processed within FLAIR. Process and audit Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), Memorandum of Understanding as well as any grant payments, legislative provision payments or interagency agreements assigned. A wide variety of accounting transactions must be processed in FLAIR to create the appropriate voucher documents. Auditor is responsible for processing returns and deletions from the Department of Financial Services. Types of payments to be processed include but are not limited to journal transfers, settlement agreements, contractual services, corrections, and miscellaneous items.

Auditors deal directly with the public, vendor, and program office to resolve discrepancies in contract disbursements. The auditor will respond to inquiries both oral and written regarding payment and account status. Conducts research as needed to resolve and correct disbursement discrepancies. Auditor will provide technical training and support to contract managers, contract administration and the contract administration monitoring staff when needed as well as input and participation in staff training, when necessary. Assist in the year end processing including the certified forward process and the creation of payables. Other duties, as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of office procedures and practices; methods of data collection; principles of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; as well as accounting principles, practices and procedures.

Skill in using computer software skills, including beginner skills in database/ spreadsheet software, including but not limited to Microsoft Excel and Word; communicating program information at appropriate levels to different audiences.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to an accounting program, utilize problem solving techniques, work independently, plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to research and find errors in reconciliation of expenditures and cash reports.

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 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 ccounability: 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.