ACCOUNTING CLERK III

Accounting Clerk III - 64028422This position is assigned to the Finance & Accounting Section (F&A) of the Okaloosa County Health Department (OCHD). Position is responsible for essential accounting, fiscal, and clerical functions of the F&S Section, and provides CHD-wide support in subject matter areas. Duties are performed in compliance with all policies and procedures as outlined by Florida Statute, Administrative Code, Department policies, and Accounting Procedures manuals. Maintains confidentiality of all information in the performance of duties.Accounts Payable and Receivable: Serves as primary Liaison between Department of Financial Services (DFS), Central Office Disbursement Unit, and the CHD for all accounts payable activities Audits all invoices and supporting documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy (i.e., purchase orders, statements of work, contracts, receiving documentation), and reconciles discrepancies prior to entry Reviews and submits all Advance Payment requests to Central Office Keys accounts payable transactions Audits all transactions to ensure accuracy of org/object codes, invoice and receipt dates, approval signatures, and all other requirements set forth by DFS and the CHD Processes invoice payment using Department issued Purchasing Card. Performs all Purchasing Card activities with strict adherence to Department policies and procedures Maintain all voucher files Maintains Contracted Services Workbook Maintains the miscellaneous accounts receivable log, to include issuing and tracking assigned accounts receivable invoices Performs various accounts receivable functions such as refund transactions Conducts research as needed or in response to OCHD staff inquiries, disseminates findings to appropriate staff Provides support and guidance to OCHD purchasing staff for invoice and payment processing Fiscal and Administrative Support: Process incoming mail Prepare and maintain a variety of F&A reports, databases and tracking systems Supports routine and episodic projects of the F&A Section and the Business Office Prepares travel authorization and reimbursement requests for Business Office staff. Prepares and submits monthly and quarterly billing to Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Attends trainings or other professional development opportunities and remains abreast of all current policies, procedures, and requirements for the performance of all assigned duties. Attends routine meetings or conference calls for and with the F&A Section, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Division of Administration, and all others as applicable. Provides support and serves in a backup capacity for all other F&A functions as needed. Performs all other duties as assigned in support of the Agency's vision and mission.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Skill in effective communication in written, oral, and electronic formats Ability to identify and analyze problems and develop plans or procedures to correct these problems Skill in compiling, organizing, and analyzing data for the purpose of monitoring and evaluation Skill in interpreting regulations, statutes, and policies and applying them Experience using Microsoft Office applications Experience performing accounts payable or receivable functions Experience performing audit or reconciliation of accounts, databases, or systems Experience in an administrative, clerical, or accounting roleWhere You Will Work: Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County 221 Hospital Drive NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548The 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 (For more information, please click ); Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit