ACCOUNTANT I - 64084196

State of Florida • VIERA, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This Accountant I position is in the Florida Department of Health’s Finance and Accounting office, Accounts Payable section, which performs a range of financial accounting duties. The role handles accounting functions related to auditing and scheduling payments to vendors, providers, and other agencies, and supports accurate and timely processing of departmental expenditures. The position is based at the Viera Administration Building in Viera, Florida. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days.

Requirements

• Experience performing independent accounts payable functions in a business setting within the past five years.
• Experience navigating, entering, and retrieving data from various computer systems and databases in a professional work environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of professional experience independently processing medical or healthcare accounts payable within the past five years.
• Professional experience using financial accounting systems to enter, track, and retrieve accounts payable data within the past five years.
• Experience applying organizational codes to classify transactions or financial records, such as account codes or cost centers.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and procedures, accounting systems, data collection and analysis methods, problem-solving techniques, and correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Skills in using standard software programs, navigating financial software applications, auditing and tracking invoices, payments, approvals, and documentation, and communicating technical information to different audiences.
• Ability to understand and apply policies and procedures; analyze financial transactions and reconcile accounting records; think critically; organize, analyze, and evaluate data; and review data for accuracy and completeness.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting functions associated with auditing and scheduling payments to vendors, providers, and other agencies.
• Audit and prepare invoices and verify established accounting codes for accuracy before funds are disbursed.
• Reconcile and research expenditure transactions, enter data, and process departmental correcting entries.
• Ensure purchasing card charges have proper documentation and reconcile charges through state-approved systems.
• Monitor pending invoices for compliance with Prompt Payment requirements.
• Maintain vendor payment information and service data using various databases and organizational codes.
• Serve as backup to the accounts payable team.
• Perform other accounting duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed