FISCAL ASSISTANT II - 64029395

State of Florida • Lecanto, FL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview. When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications/resumes will not be considered.

Note: Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. This is a full-time, in-office position.

Requirements

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to review fiscal data for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel/Word/Outlook).
• Strong aptitude for learning new software programs.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret accounting data, prepare/maintain accounting records, and to understand and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to have independent judgment and decision making.
• Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments as well as possess good problem-solving techniques.
• Must maintain an active/valid Florida Driver License.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of HMS, Cherwell, Axiom preferred
• Experience with state accounting systems such as ARIBA, PALM, FLAIR, MFMP, WORKS or STMS a plus.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the healthiest state in the nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, and Excellence in all aspects of their work.
• This position requires accounting work involving the application of professional accounting techniques to a variety of fiscal transactions. This position is required to comply with Sections 215.422 and 215.86, Florida Statutes and Chapters 69I-24 and 42, Florida Administrative Code. Exercises independent judgment in formulating or assisting with policies and procedures which have a significant impact on the financial administration. Designated “Need to Know” position with access to the following confidential information (i.e.), patient billings, invoices, warrants, contracts, budgets, vouchers, cash receipts, salary transaction reports, and financial reports. Adheres to Citrus County Health Department Confidentiality and Security policies and procedures. Attends Annual Confidentiality, Security Trainings and all DOH required trainings.
• Create receipts and invoices in AOD. Back-up for invoices for payment. Reconciles monthly lab bills, communicating with lab/clerical supervisors in correcting errors. Reviews lab bills for accuracy and addresses any issues if labs were charged to out account. Redacts confidential information as required for HIPPA on billing documentation requiring such confidentiality. Reconcile various invoices such as WEX, SunPass, Language Line as well as others with bill receipts from employees, Review bill accuracy and code according to receipts.
• Verifies data to ensure backups are accounted for EFTs and physical checks for deposits. Creates digital files for each EFT deposit and the Daily Fiscal Check Deposit. Reviews Explanation of Benefits for Billing Hub submission. Marks when client's payments are posted and completed.
• Moves salaries and expenditures by TR58's as directed.
• Back-up for P-Card assistance. Ensure all employees are up to date with training and paperwork.
• Completes, as part of a team, quarterly unannounced cash audits of cash drawers and the annual pharmacy audit.
• Acts as liaison with copier leasing companies. Responsible for Toshiba monthly print counts.
• This position is a back-up for the incoming and outgoing mail. Incoming mail requires date stamping and distribution daily. Any checks need to be recorded and processed for deposit, enter all checks on a mail log. Outgoing mail requires postage meter and certified mail marked for post office run. Serves as back-up courier transporting medications, client records, reports, supplies, equipment. etc. as requested and needed by various departments and agencies. Back-up daily runs to the bank for the deposit, post office or laboratory.
• Back-up the duties and responsibilities of overseeing building maintenance for the sites for the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County (FDOH - Citrus), overseeing and providing the maintenance, repairs, and security. Responsible for monitoring, tracking and accountability of inventory for all equipment, cars, etc. surplus of equipment. Requires independent judgment and decision making. Aware of the Internal Cherwell ticketing system for Facility requests. Serves as backup liaison with the Citrus County facilities and vendors that provide services at both facilities. Coordinates with County maintenance crews and contractors/vendors for all necessary installations, repairs, emergency repairs, and maintenance. Checks and inspects work when completed. Coordinates repairs for medical and office equipment including setting appointments and requesting estimates.
• Serves as back-up property custodian for Citrus County property and as a liaison between the FDOH­ Citrus and Citrus County Asset Manager. Ensures that all property is tagged, and paperwork completed as required. Enters equipment into required databases and indicates location. Coordinates the tagging, accountability, control, transfer and surplus of tangible county property. Maintains a current inventory for all non-IT items on annual inventory. Maintains current working knowledge of policy and procedures relating to management of county-owned tangible property. Assists county staff with inventories of property when requested.
• Serves as back-up FDOH - Citrus Vehicle and Key custodian/coordinator maintaining and controlling inventory of building and office keys, tracking their distribution and use, and monitoring use of vehicles to assure efficient use and adherence to maintenance schedules.
• Other 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;
• And more!

What This Job Offers

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