OPS ACCOUNTANT I - 64852953

Requisition No: 873347 | Agency: Department of Health | Temporary position

Responsibilities

• Conducts pre-audits of financial records to ensure compliance with applicable state rules and regulations as stated in Florida Statutes section 215.422 and the Florida Administrative Code Chapter 3A-24.
• Verifies Purchase Orders, organization codes, object codes, description on documents, units, total amounts, receiving reports, and other related information for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintains records in FIS and utilizes Collocated OCA; submits all documentation to the approving authority as required.
• Monitors balancing funds on the encumbrances.
• Creates two types of invoice reconciliation: Utilities and Invoices with PO in MFMP.
• Expedites approvals of receipts and invoice reconciliations submitted by A/P in MFMP by coordinating with other departments and co-workers.
• Contacts agency employees via e-mail and telephone to expedite creation of purchase requisitions in MFMP.
• Resolves issues with Invoice Reconciliation before and after the auditing process is completed.
• Verifies the approval of payments by Central Office and DFS.
• Assists programs in the closing of Fiscal Year paid invoices.
• Prepares reconciliations of payments previously made utilizing Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Word.
• Ensures that invoices are scanned and saved into the proper electronic folders in the Account Payable shared point site; files hard copy invoices in the proper fiscal year.
• Conducts research of payments previously made to other vendors to avoid double payments by utilizing FLAIR, FIS, and MFMP.
• Provides customer service by resolving all payment-related issues in a professional and prompt manner.
• Prepares fiscal analyses in limited accounting areas.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned, including attending meetings and training.
• Serves as backup to the reconciliation process and related duties in the absence of the Accountant III.
• Performs duties during an emergency.

Requirements

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Skilled with computer software and programs.
• Ability to utilize research techniques.

Qualifications

Minimum – Accounting experience, including revenue collection, billing, financial document preparation, customer service, and record reconciliation.

Pay

$22 per hour

Benefits

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)

Where You Will Work

2266 NW 82 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33122