ACCOUNTANT I - 64043930 1

Requisition No: 883909 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT I - 64043930 1

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64043930 

Salary: $38,800 - $41,500 

Posting Closing Date: 09/24/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator 

Job posting category OPEN 64043930 Accountant I 

Your Specific Responsibilities: 

This is intermediate work and employee may perform a full range of assignments, including those of a confidential nature. This position provides administrative support and is responsible for various accounting duties in a large County Health Department. This position reports directly to the Professional Accountant Supervisor-SES in the Business Office. 

Prepares deposit for transport to bank daily in accordance with DOH and local CHD Cash Handling policy. Scans checks deposited into the electronic file. Completes deposit logs. Provides all deposit supporting documentation with validated bank slip to designated staff for coding. Responsible for verification and reconciliation of funds received and end of cash drawer reports. Scans deposit files, records and other documents for the business office. Responsible for daily mail-in log receipts once transferred from mail-opener/courier. Provides backup support as needed for scanning of checks into appropriate folders. Returns checks to make upon request of program. Responsible for running debit memo reports in PALM and handling dishonored checks/payments per policy. 

Responsible for mailing out of vendor warrants for Alachua CHD and fiscal consortium counties in accordance with the DOH and local Warrant Handling policy. Verifies warrants against payment register, stamps date mailed and scans all warrants and registers into the appropriate folders on SharePoint. Verifies remit address on warrant against invoice remit to address. Reports missing warrants or discrepancies to supervisor immediately. 

Processes client account write-off's and sends to collections on a monthly basis. Completes quarterly aged accounts receivable report and submits to Central Office Finance and Accounting. Submits documentation for collections validation requests. Responsible for client payment plans. 

Distributes payroll warrants and maintains logs in accordance with DOH Warrant Distribution policy. Verifies identification and obtains signatures on log. Maintains all logs and documents electronically. 

Designated as the change fund sub-custodian and provides change to cashiers and disburses funds for small purchases in accordance with the DOH Change Fund Policy. Processes petty cash reimbursements monthly. Conducts quarterly unannounced change fund audits at the main site and outlying satellite locations. Uploads information to F&A SharePoint as appropriate. 

Conducts monthly pharmacy audits and uploads documentation to the business office electronic folders. 

Provides backup support for TR30 deposit data entry for consortium and Alachua CHD's as requested. 

Maintains sign-out log for Sunpass transponders for CHD staff traveling to meetings/conferences/trainings. 

Responsible for securing the designated information sets for the purposes of protecting confidentiality, data integrity and appropriate access, for all information, both confidential and public record, which is stored in hard copy or electronic formats. 

Performs other related duties as required. 

Reguired Knowledgg, Skills, and Abilities: 
Basic math skills; ability to use a calculator, printer, scanner, computer, copier; knowledge of WORD, EXCEL, PDF, general accounting principles knowledge, customer service skills, communication skills, organizational skills, extensive computer knowledge, detail oriented, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. 

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

Preferred - More than 1 year cash handling and deposit experience. 

Accounts Receivable experience.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: 
Mission: 

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 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: 
224 SE 24th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641 (travel less than 25%) 

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 
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Flexible Spending Accounts; 
Tuition waivers; 
And more! 
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Please be advised: 

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:

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 View phone number on us.fitly.work). 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 protectin

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 View phone number on us.fitly.work). 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.