ACCOUNTANT III - 80900815

State of Florida•TALLAHASSEE, FL

133d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a re-advertisement. Previous candidates need not re-apply. This position is an OPS (Other Personal Services) Accountant III role. The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes and is honored to support our nation's veterans and their families, valuing their service and supporting the hiring of service members and military spouses.

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 and audit invoices and purchase orders as an Exception Handler / Invoice Manager in My Florida Market Place (MFMP).
Review and process electronic invoices submitted by vendors through MFMP.
Perform audits on invoices in MFMP to ensure compliance with all applicable statutes and departmental policies and procedures.
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 information, purchase order, and certification statement) is in AOD for each purchase received.
Assist staff with compiling and uploading voucher schedules and supporting documentation for invoices.
Serve as the final approver for the daily voucher summary, ensuring payments are coded correctly and verifying transaction dates for compliance.
Assist in the management of the certification forward process for the Department.
Assist with providing and submitting information requested by the Department of Financial Services auditors and purchasing liaisons.
Perform other related duties as assigned.