ACCOUNTANT II

Accountant II - 50000233

The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served the U.S. We are seeking a motivated, dynamic individual to join our team. Our skilled nursing facility boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture. Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan. Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates. Paid vacation and sick leave. Nine paid holidays and personal day. Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to six credits per semester). Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application. Other vacant positions may be filled in this advertisement within six months of the closing date.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Computer proficiency and demonstrable experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and the use of web-based software.
• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English: reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as required.
• Successful completion of the employment screening process to include, but not limited to, a national background investigation and drug test.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) functions.
• Experience in resolving complex accounting issues.
• Experience in a long-term health care environment (nursing home; skilled nursing; or assisted living facility).
• Experience with medical finance (medical billing; claims processing, etc.)
• Experience using State of Florida software systems: FLAIR; MatrixCare; and MFMP.

Position Description:

The incumbent performs duties involving the independent application of accounting skills and coordination of fiscal-related matters under the supervision of the Business Manager. Monitors and ensures accurate census count with current payer source. Provide timely reports as designated by facility administration and/or Headquarters. Responsible for performing accounts payable and/or accounts receivable functions to support business office staff to include, but not limited to: Maintenance of the Resident Trust Fund account. Preparation of monthly, quarterly and end of fiscal year financial reports. Processing invoices, vouchers, and payments for bills. Assist and/or backup the Business Manager as directed. Review requisitions for supplies/equipment to assure expenditures are within the established budget and in accordance with Department purchasing guidelines, regulations, standards, and Florida Statutes. Compile and prepare reports to verify the accuracy of monies collected and deposited into resident & facility accounts. Ensure monies are forwarded to the Department's Fiscal Officer. File inquiries, reconsiderations and appeals to the appropriate agency or individual(s) for rejected statements. Performs other related duties as required. Provides support to other facility administrative staff as directed.

Location: Pembroke Pines, FL, US, 33025