ACCOUNTANT I – 64045670
Date: Aug 17, 2020
Location: SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, US, 33701Apply Now »
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Requisition No: 219861
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: ACCOUNTANT I – 64045670
Position Number: 64045670
Salary: $945.37 + $24.80 CAD
Posting Closing Date: 08/20/2020
Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of health. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join this team and make the Florida Department of Health your employer of choice.
The Department of Health’s mission is to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.
Accountant I
Please note that this is a State Personnel System advertisement. Only current State of Florida employee will be considered.
This is a highly responsible, independent position, in which the employee will work within Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR), My Florida Market Place (MFMP), Statewide Travel Management System (STMS) and the purchasing card system (Works)to process payments. Duties will include auditing and processing vendor payments, as well as auditing and approving travel reimbursements and purchasing card payments. The salary for this position includes a competitive area differential of $24.80 bi-weekly. This position will report to the Department of Health located in downtown St. Petersburg, FL.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Compare invoices with purchase orders to verify all information
- Create invoices within MFMP, verifying goods and services have been received by the program departments
- Research and analyze invoices for duplicate payments
- Provide support to program staff relating to accounts payable and travel policies and processes
- Prepare journal transfers
- Reconcile FLAIR encumbrance file with tracking spreadsheets
- Assist with training of staff for STMS and Works systems
- Maintain tracking spreadsheets and notify program staff of issues with timeliness compliance
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Ability to apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to an accounting program
- Aptitude to work independently and as part of a team
- Skill in using basic office equipment, including phone, fax, and copiers
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience in accounts payable or auditing
- Experience working with MFMP
- Experience working in FLAIR
- Knowledge of State of Florida Travel reimbursement policies and procedures
- Knowledge of State of Florida State Purchasing Card policies and procedures
Department of Health Career Service employees enjoy the following benefits:
• State of Florida Retirement package – 3% employee contribution required
• 9 Annual paid holidays and 1 personal day
• Ability to earn 104 hours of paid Annual Leave (annually)
• Ability to earn 104 Hours of paid Sick Leave (annually)
• Health insurance for individual or family coverage – State pays 80% of premium
• Life Insurance – $25,000 policy provided for duration of employment
• Additional supplemental insurances available such as dental, disability, etc.
• Tax Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Account
•Tuition Waivers and Nurse Forgiveness Program
*Note: Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic submission process.
Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.
Current State Employees – Salary for current employees is based on employee’s current payband/ paygrade.
Only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.
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, visit http://www.sss.gov.
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.
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) to conduct this background check.
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 on the date of your retirement.
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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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 (1-866-663-4735). 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. 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.
