Accounting Specialist I: Cash, AR & Deposits

Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Health is seeking an Accountant I to provide essential accounting support in a county health department. The role involves cash handling, deposits, and reconciliation of funds, with documentation and reporting responsibilities.

Responsibilities include processing vendor warrants, payroll warrants, and maintaining logs. The position requires basic accounting knowledge, proficiency with Excel and Word, and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Minimum - Experience handling cash and making deposits in a professional setting.
• Experience working with computers, printers & scanners in a professional job setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares deposits for transport to bank daily with supporting documentation.
• Verifies funds received and reconciles end-of-day cash drawer reports.
• Processes vendor warrants and maintains related logs and records.
• Distributes payroll warrants and maintains related logs.
• Performs monthly and quarterly accounting tasks and assists with collections validation.

Skills

cash handling

deposits

financial records

Excel

WORD

customer service

data accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in accounting or related field

Tools

PALM

SharePoint

Banking systems

Job description

The Florida Department of Health is seeking an Accountant I to provide essential accounting support in a county health department. The role involves cash handling, deposits, and reconciliation of funds, with documentation and reporting responsibilities.

Responsibilities include processing vendor warrants, payroll warrants, and maintaining logs. The position requires basic accounting knowledge, proficiency with Excel and Word, and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.