Public Health Finance Accountant III – Manatee

Florida; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Health in Manatee (DOH-Manatee) is seeking an Accountant III to join the Finance and Accounting section. The incumbent will handle accounts payable, purchasing liaison tasks, and daily deposit activities, ensuring compliance with state statutes and internal controls.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, monitoring encumbrances, handling vendor inquiries, and assisting with budgetary analysis.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of the methods of reviewing and analyzing financial data.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Ability to develop and recommend budgetary revisions.
• Ability to review, analyze and evaluate financial data.
• Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to make detailed analysis and management critiques of budget requests.
• Ability to assist in the preparation and examination of legislative budgets.
• Ability to conduct financial management analysis.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and payments in AP using My Florida Market Place, Cherwell and WORKS.
• Ensure proper coding and funds availability for all expenses and monitor encumbrance balances.
• Research and handle expenditure inquiries and correct invoice or payment history issues.
• Enter purchase requisitions and procure commodities/services under contracts.
• Assist with daily bank deposits and verify deposit amounts.
• Respond to emails and distribute correspondence in a timely manner.
• Maintain logs (sign out vehicle log, cash transfers, visitor log).
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Accounting principles

Auditing principles

Budget revisions

Financial data analysis

Problem solving

Planning and organizing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Florida Department of Health in Manatee (DOH-Manatee) is seeking an Accountant III to join the Finance and Accounting section. The incumbent will handle accounts payable, purchasing liaison tasks, and daily deposit activities, ensuring compliance with state statutes and internal controls.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, monitoring encumbrances, handling vendor inquiries, and assisting with budgetary analysis.