68064861 - FINANCIAL SPECIALIST

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the quality of health care in Florida. We are seeking to hire a Financial Specialist who desires to work to enhance the delivery of health care services through the Florida Medicaid Program. This position requires a candidate who is creative, flexible, innovative, and who will thrive in a fast-paced, team based work environment. This position is located in the Bureau of Medicaid Program Finance (MPF). MPF manages and projects Florida’s $34.4 billion Medicaid Services budget, oversees financial reporting of the Agency’s contracted Medicaid health plans, calculates both institutional and non-institutional Medicaid reimbursement rates, and disburses supplemental payments to Medicaid providers. This position is responsible for applying advanced accounting and management skills to complex data analysis performed by the Financial Monitoring Section. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the capacity to work independently in a fast paced environment. Experience in financial analysis, accounting principles, or Medicaid program operations is preferred. Performs other duties as assigned. Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application, and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process. This position will report to the Headquarters in Tallahassee. This advertisement will be used to fill multiple positions. This position is not a remote or telework position.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of statutory and GAAP accounting.
• Knowledge of accounting or auditing principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of the methods of compiling and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of monitoring techniques.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to examine financial records.
• Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to conduct research and prepare reports.
• Ability to probe and obtain critical facts.
• Ability to recognize the validity, authenticity, and propriety of accounting and operating records.
• Ability to investigate, review, analyze and evaluate data.
• Ability to collaborate with others to identify solutions and contribute to decision-making processes.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of accountability within the team, taking ownership of tasks and responsibilities while contributing to the overall success of group initiatives.
• Two years of work experience processing, examining, analyzing, or interpreting accounting records or investigative financial information.
• Two years of experience contributing to special studies and research initiatives through detailed data analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in financial analysis, accounting principles, or Medicaid program operations is preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelor's degree or a more advanced degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant discipline such as finance, accounting, or mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Tracks and analyzes expenditure patterns and utilization trends for Medicaid services reported by the contracted health plans on required financial reports.
• Reviews performance against established financial metrics and prepares financial reports.
• Identifies issues and concerns and communicates with health plan financial staff to investigate and resolve concerns.
• Assures completeness and accuracy of work product and documentation.
• Collaborates with other sections and Bureaus to provide financial data and summaries related to plan financial performance.
• Provides projections and trend analyses for detecting and analyzing trends and deviations in programs; conducts data analysis activities related to the completion of special analyses, studies, or research projects.
• Prepares charts, tables, slides, and other graphical presentations to communicate findings effectively.

Benefits

• Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees
• Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
• State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually
• Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)
• Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)
• Training opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Shared Savings Program for select medical services
• Lower copays for prescription drugs
• Health and Wellness discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree