ACCOUNTANT III - 80900815

State of Florida•TALLAHASSEE, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an OPS (Other Personal Services) temporary position for an Accountant III. The role is responsible for invoice management and auditing within the My Florida Market Place (MFMP) system. The position involves reviewing and processing electronic invoices, ensuring compliance with statutes and policies, verifying purchase orders, and approving voucher summaries. The Accountant III will also assist with the certification forward process and provide information to auditors.

Requirements

Knowledge of Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR).
Knowledge of Ariba on Demand (MyFlorida MarketPlace).
Knowledge of Axiom Pro system.
Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and/or federal laws.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.
Ability to create Excel Worksheets.
Ability to provide Excellent Customer Service.
Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Experience auditing and processing payments.

Nice To Haves

Six months experience with knowledge of FLAIR.
Six months experience with AOD/ MyFlorida MarketPlace.
Six months experience with knowledge of Florida PALM.
Six months experience working in a position with regulatory responsibilities.
Six months experience creating ad hoc reports.
Six months experience processing payments.
Six months experience auditing invoices.

Responsibilities

Approve payments of invoices in My Florida Market Place (MFMP) as an Exception Handler / Invoice Manager.
Audit invoices and purchase orders in MFMP for compliance with statutes and departmental policies.
Review and process electronic invoices submitted by vendors through MFMP.
Verify purchase order information against received orders and supporting documentation.
Ensure invoices are approved within 5 business days of receipt in MFMP/AOD.
Contact staff to ensure necessary information (acknowledgment of receipt, invoice details, purchase order, certification statement) is present in AOD for each received purchase.
Assist staff with compiling and uploading voucher schedules and supporting documentation for invoices.
Serve as the final approver for the daily voucher summary, ensuring correct coding and verifying transaction dates for compliance.
Assist in managing the certification forward process for the Department.
Provide and submit requested information to Department of Financial Services auditors and purchasing liaisons.
Perform other related duties as assigned.