ACCOUNTANT II - 64049809 1

State of Florida • Pensacola, FL

4d • $38,000 - $42,200 • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs a variety of complex professional accounting work involving the application of generally accepted accounting principles to a variety of fiscal transactions. This position in the Escambia County Health Department (Escambia CHD) performs a wide range of duties under the direct supervision of the Operations & MGMT Consultant MGR – SES.

Requirements

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
• Ability to prepare financial statements and reports.
• Ability to design and implement accounting systems.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records.
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to an accounting program.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently.
• High School Education
• 1-3 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience related to: Florida Accounting and Information Resource (FLAIR), Financial Information System (FIS), Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACTS), My Florida Market Place (MFMP) and Microsoft Office, etc.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily deposits worksheets ensuring the organization codes, expansion options, and object codes are accurate. Ensure all deposits recorded on Department of Financial Services (DFS) Treasury website are processed in Florida Accounting Information Resource System (FLAIR) to Escambia County Health Department (Escambia CHD) records within DFS required timeframes. Check Report Distribution System (RDS) daily for journal transfer payments and record any revenues to Escambia CHD into FLAIR.
• Accounts Receivable Maintenance - Prepare and Maintain Monthly Organizational and Contract Invoices for revenue contracts. Generate monthly statements for client accounts receivable as required by Department of Health Policy (DOHP) 56-66 Accounts Receivable Policy. Maintain Client Accounts Receivable reports to determine which accounts are delinquent and take appropriate action as outlined in DOHP 56-66. Request approval to submit client accounts receivable to DFS Collections Agency and approval to write-off client account balances monthly as directed by DOHP 56-66 Accounts Receivable Policy. Process client refunds and post client payments in Health Management System (HMS) as required.
• Credential providers for Medicaid, Medicare, Third Party Liability (TPLs), and Medicaid Managed Care insurance plans. Process all documentation for revalidations, terminations, and other updates for providers as necessary. Update and maintain Escambia CHD providers’ profiles in the Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) database as necessary.
• Serve as backup to Billing Administrator, which includes but not limited to, Medicaid, Medicare, and Third-Party Liability Insurance claims submission and payment posting.
• Other related duties as assigned.

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: High school or GED