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ACCOUNTANT III - 68063608

Date: Jul 9, 2024

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) .

Requisition No: 794437

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT III - 68063608

Position Number: 68063608

Salary: $1,260.00 - $1,638.00 Biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 07/22/2024

The Agency for Health Care Administration is Florida's chief health policy and planning entity. The Agency is responsible for administering the Florida Medicaid program, the licensure and regulation of nearly 50,000 health care facilities, and empowering consumers through health care transparency initiatives.

Under the direction of Agency Secretary Jason Weida, the Agency is focused on advancing Governor DeSantis’ vision for Florida’s health care system to be the most cost-effective, transparent, and high-quality health care system in the nation. Current Agency initiatives include implementing Florida’s groundbreaking Canadian Prescription Drug Importation Program, overhauling Florida’s healthcare technological ecosystem, and increasing insight in the cost of health care services.

Agency Objectives:

HIGH QUALITY

Emphasizing quality in all that we do to improve health outcomes, always putting the individual first.

TRANSPARENT

Supporting initiatives that promote transparency and empower consumers in making well informed healthcare decisions.

COST-EFFECTIVE

Leveraging Florida’s buying power in delivering high quality care at the lowest cost to taxpayers.

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for accounting activities in the Disbursements Section of the Bureau of Financial Services. These duties require knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) System and the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) accounting procedures.

All disbursements shall adhere to Section 215.422, F.S. (prompt payment), Section 112.061, F.S. (travel), Chapter 69I-40, F.A.C., DFS guidance (such as memos, Reference Guide for State Expenditures, etc.) and all other financial or audit requirements.

Conduct an audit review of travel reimbursements and/or MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) payments to ensure that reimbursements are completed; adequately supported; in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and accounting standards; and properly authorized.

Process inter-agency payments and/or unencumbered payments in FLAIR and assist when needed with payments processed in MFMP. All payments include an internal audit review to determine the validity of the invoices processed. Perform a review of documents to ensure proper documentation is on file, the three-date stamp is completed correctly, and the invoice is accurate and in compliance with state rules. Review account coding to ensure transactions are properly recorded and established procedures are followed.

Conduct an audit review and approval of Purchasing Card (PCard) transactions as the "Accountant" in PCard Works. Ensure transactions are completed; adequately supported; in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and accounting standards; and properly authorized.

Assist in the development of a Mentorship Program by attending internal workshops to identify issues or potential efficiencies for program implementation.

Respond to travel and voucher inquiries from vendors, program offices, the Vendor Ombudsman, and DFS in a thorough and timely manner. Perform all necessary research to resolve discrepancies and disputes.

Participate in the certified forward process by establishing payables for all prior year invoices or payments due as of

June 30th.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

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:

• State Group Insurance Coverage Options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options; • Flexible Spending Accounts; • State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions; • Generous annual and sick leave benefits; • 9 paid holidays a year and 1 Personal Holiday each year; • Career advancement opportunities; • Tuition waiver for courses offered by Florida’s nationally ranked State University System; • Training and professional development opportunities; • And more!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

•Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.

•Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to an accounting program and invoice processing.

•Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

•Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data; and

•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

•Three (3) years or more of accounts payable experience.

•Two (2) years or more working with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

•High school diploma or its equivalent; and

•A Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and three (3) years of professional accounting experience; or any combination of non-professional or professional experience and college education of 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours for each year, provided such education includes two courses in accounting, can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience; or

•A Master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university or possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certificate and one (1) year of professional accounting experience.

•Two (2) years or more of processing non-revolving credit cards/Purchasing Cards through a web-based and web-accessible solution called Works or through another web-based or electronic system.

•Two (2) years or more of processing travel by using the State Travel Management System (STMS) or by using another web-based or electronic system.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT: PAMULA GRIFFIN (850) 412-3846

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. 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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee