ACCOUNTANT II - 64080681

State of Florida

19h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a professional position responsible for performing a wide variety of accounting and auditing functions in the Bureau of Finance & Accounting Disbursements Section. The incumbent in this position should have a working knowledge of My Florida Market Place (MFMP) / Ariba On Demand (AOD), Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR), Florida Statutes 215.422, 287 and 112.061. Specific responsibilities include but not limited to:

Performing accounting functions associated with the auditing and scheduling of payments to vendors, providers, and other agencies.
Recording, collecting, reconciling, reporting, research, and maintaining accounting records.
Tracking all unpaid vouchers to ensure proper posting by the Department of Financial Services, State of Florida.
Monitoring pending invoices for compliance with Prompt Payment Compliance. Inform supervisor in a timely manner of all pending invoices that are 15 days old per the three transaction criteria as established by the state law. Adequately document circumstances, which may have caused a disbursement transaction to be over 20 days.
Auditing & preparing invoices for payment by obtaining and auditing supporting documentation, including purchase orders, contracts, and journal transfers, receiving report, correspondence, etc. Select correct transaction and key it into AOD or FLAIR.
Processing returned and deleted vouchers from the Department of Financial Services.
Analyzing disbursement data and recording the appropriate transaction in AOD and FLAIR systems.
Producing vouchers for submission to Department of Financial Services for payment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Customer services experience
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and provide consultation to others
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to obtain information from all relevant sources to accomplish specific task.
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data
• Ability to utilize problem solving techniques
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the position.
• All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

• One year working experience of My Florida Market Place (MFMP) / Ariba On Demand (AOD), Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR), Florida Statutes 215.422, 287 and 112.061, Chapter 691-24, and 69I-40 Florida Administrative Code and Reference Guide for State Expenditure Handbook.

Responsibilities

• Performing accounting functions associated with the auditing and scheduling of payments to vendors, providers, and other agencies.
• Recording, collecting, reconciling, reporting, research, and maintaining accounting records.
• Tracking all unpaid vouchers to ensure proper posting by the Department of Financial Services, State of Florida.
• Monitoring pending invoices for compliance with Prompt Payment Compliance. Inform supervisor in a timely manner of all pending invoices that are 15 days old per the three transaction criteria as established by the state law. Adequately document circumstances, which may have caused a disbursement transaction to be over 20 days.
• Auditing & preparing invoices for payment by obtaining and auditing supporting documentation, including purchase orders, contracts, and journal transfers, receiving report, correspondence, etc. Select correct transaction and key it into AOD or FLAIR.
• Processing returned and deleted vouchers from the Department of Financial Services.
• Analyzing disbursement data and recording the appropriate transaction in AOD and FLAIR systems.
• Producing vouchers for submission to Department of Financial Services for payment.

Benefits

• 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

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