ACCOUNTANT II

Overview This is a professional accounting position responsible for performing a wide variety of accounting functions in the Disbursements unit. The incumbent must have working knowledge of the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR), Florida Statutes 215.422, 287 and 112.061, Chapter 691-24, and 691-40 Florida Administrative Code and Reference Guide for State Expenditure Handbook. Responsibilities Performing various audit functions. Verifying invoices and receipts. Reviewing accounting codes of financial transactions to determine accuracy and completeness of entries. Processing payments timely in compliance with prompt payment criteria and year-end certified processes, when applicable. Applying Department Policies and Procedures and State Laws, Rules, and Regulations. Providing consultation and expert advice to county health department (CHD)/program office staff on system-related and process-related topics. Acting as liaison between DFS auditing team and CHD/program office staff. Providing information to management and co-workers in person, in writing or via telephone/electronic transfer. Verifying vouchers in Axiom. Compiling invoices and associated backup documentation to the vouchers. Verifying the voucher amount against attached invoices total amounts. Cross-referencing split voucher and voucher deletion information. Processing correction requests due to returns or deletions by the DFS auditing team using information pulled from the DOH Financial Information System (FIS). Performing other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Utilization of personal computers. Knowledge of MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook), information gathering techniques, problem solving techniques and mathematical basics. Good communication skills, customer service skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with others in English. Qualifications Minimum - Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. 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: Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely. Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems. Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect. Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners. Excellence: 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 States 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: 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 click.appcast.io). 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 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr