ACCOUNTANT I

Accountant I - 64064102This is a professional position responsible for performing a wide variety of accounting and auditing functions in the Bureau of Finance & Accounting Disbursements Section. Specific responsibilities include but not limited to: performing accounting functions associated with the auditing and scheduling of payments to vendors, providers, and other agencies; recording, collecting, reconciling, reporting, research, and maintaining accounting records; tracking all unpaid vouchers to ensure proper posting by the Department of Financial Services, State of Florida; monitoring pending invoices for compliance with Prompt Payment Compliance; informing supervisor in a timely manner of all pending invoices that are 15 days old per the three transaction criteria as established by the state law; adequately documenting circumstances, which may have caused a disbursement transaction to be over 20 days; auditing & preparing invoices for payment by obtaining and auditing supporting documentation, including purchase orders, contracts, and journal transfers, receiving report, correspondence, etc.; selecting correct transaction and keying it into AOD or FLAIR; processing returned and deleted vouchers from the Department of Financial Services; analyzing disbursement data and recording the appropriate transaction in AOD and FLAIR systems; producing vouchers for submission to Department of Financial Services for payment.Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures. Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook). Customer services experience. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and provide consultation to others. Ability to work independently. Ability to obtain information from all relevant sources to accomplish specific task. Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data. Ability to utilize problem solving techniques. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.Minimum qualifications- willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the position. Preferred qualifications- one year working experience of My Florida Market Place (MFMP) / Ariba On Demand (AOD), Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR), Florida Statutes 215.422, 287 and 112.061, Chapter 691-24, and 69I-40 Florida Administrative Code and Reference Guide for State Expenditure Handbook.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; flexible spending accounts. Tuition waivers. And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit successful candidate will be required to complete 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. 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.Location: Tallahassee, FL, US, 32399