Requisition No: 789569

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT II - 64029079

Position Number: 64029079

Salary: 31,200.00 - 38,000.00 annually

Posting Closing Date: 02/22/2023

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position serves in the Accounts Payable section of the Finance and Accounting Office of the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County. This position is responsible for processing invoices for the Department of Health in Pasco County received from various sources. This position performs duties under the general supervision of the Finance and Accounting Supervisor.

Process invoices received in the Fiscal office for payment, ensuring all invoices are processed timely in compliance with F.S. 215.422 and DOH Finance and Accounting Internal Operating Procedure IOP 56-23-17. Input invoices for processing using My Florida Market Place (MFMP) and the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) System. Ensure all required back up documentation is received prior to processing invoices for payment. At the end of the day all entries are correct utilizing the Daily Voucher Summary report. Contact vendors as needed to correct invoices or payment history issues.

Reviews and prepares the fuel reconciliation and WEX reports with the receipts for the Accountant I to enter TR58 of adjusting entries.

Serves as Accountant Approver on P-card purchases ensuring transactions are processed within 10 days after transactions are recorded in WORKS in compliance with IOP 56-44-16. Serves as backup to distributes payroll warrants as needed. Serves as the backup for voucher printing, recording and send to auditor as needed.

Works closely with the Contract Manager to monitor metrics and requirements in contracts established between DOH-Pasco and 3rd parties ensuring contract requirements are met and vendors remain in compliance with contract.

Services as backup for reconciliation reports, WIC & Health Start budget reports. Prepare Hernando, CARE and CORE Contract invoices.

Prepare Bank of America report end of the year and maintain monthly record.

Responsible uploading assets to the AMS system. Conducts quarterly cash count and submits reports to Supervisor.

Responsible for the monitoring of encumbrance reports & balances to ensure purchases do not exceed the total order amount.

Back up with ensuring accurate processing vendor checks, which includes, but not limited to, logging, verifying, scanning, and mailing the vendor checks when needed.

Responsible for entering deposits TR30s and “T” account.

Acts as Deputy Registrar for DOH-Pasco (Back up for the day-to-day operations of the New Port Richey and Dade City Vital Statistics offices.

Filing, scanning, and other duties as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of office procedures and practices; Skill in reading, understanding, and applying applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; Skill in listening to and understanding the needs of both internal and external customers; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Knowledge of basic mathematics and the ability to perform basic calculations.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

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:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

10841 Little Road

New Port Richey, Fl 34654

The 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 www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

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. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check.

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: http://www.sss.gov

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.

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 (1-877-562-7287). 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 (department) 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.

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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.