ACCOUNTANT I - 64049163

Requisition No: 871346 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT I - 64049163

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64049163 

Salary:  $38,439 - $39,592 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 03/20/2026 

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Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position serves as Accountant for the Florida Department of Health, Suwannee Counties and performs professional accountaning working. This position is responsible for compilation of reports to satisfy data requests. This position is directly supervised by the Business Manager II- SES.  Responsible for securing the designated information set for the purposes of protecting confidentiality, data integrity and appropriate access, for all information, both confidential and public record, which is stored in hard copy or electronic formats. This position has been delegated Information Custodian for the following secure areas:  Fiscal cabinet; delegated back-up Information Custodian for the following secured areas:  Business Managers files. Processes all account payable duties daily for DOH-Suwannee per policy and procedures. Serves as back-up to DOH-Lafayette accounts payable processing.  Prepares and processes all invoices received signed and mailed to/from CHD office. Processes all accounts payable by using Purchasing card (P-card), warrant request,or AOD/MFMP. Monitors encumbrance balances and at risk encumbrances. Maintains Pcard by reconciling charges in WORKS daily. Completes the annual CFO ePayment report by the due date assigned. Serves as Certified Contract Manager for DOH-Suwannee and DOH-Lafayette.  Maintains certification with NHSC and submits application for recertification every 2 years, or as required. Maintains and complete DH1122 forms and submit MOU’s/MOAs to contract administration.  Serves as Petty Cash Custodian for DOH-Suwannee and monitors reconciliations monthly; conducts unannounced change fund audits quarterly and uploads to SharePoint at end of each quarter. Submit quarterly statements to Board of County Commissioners. Assists with submitting quarterly variance reports to the Board of County Commissioners.  Completes the annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) report for Suwannee and Lafayette by set deadline. Runs EAR reports at the end of the pay period for CHD staff ensuring all EARS are entered, reports to Supervisors when out of compliance. Monitors facility maintenance and services. Obtains quotes for janitorial serivces and monitors Scope of work (SOW) for janitorial services performed. Back up for maintenance facility help tickets.  Responsible for scheduling of the county vehicle’s for maintenace for Suwannee and Lafayette. Serves as back-up in the absense of the Administrative Assistant’s by preparing daily bank deposit for Suwannee and in Lafafayette as needed.  Back up to ensures the EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) from Florida PALM are completed per disbursement procedure.  Transports the bank deposit and retrieves mail from the post office as needed, when not preparing the deposit. Assists Business Manager with reports and monitoring budget as requested.

Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to understand budget and contractual agreements. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.  Knowledge of accounting practices, and methods of data collection and accounting skills. Possess active listening skills with problem solving/critical thinking capabilities.  Ability to prepare and maintain confidential and accurate information. Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently. Ability to adapt, be flexible, and multitask between assignments. Ability to work efficiently in stressful environment, while exhibiting coping skills. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to review and edit data and correspondence with accuracy and completeness.  Ability to solve problems and make decisions. Ability to prepare financial reports, implement accounting systems, prepare, and maintain a variety of accounting records and Spreadsheets.

Qualifications:

Minimum: 

• Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special need or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties, not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• This position requires current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The Department of Health is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship.  Are you authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship?
• This is an in-office position only.
• minimum of two years verifiable MS office experience, i.e. Word, Excel

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

915 NOBLES FERRY RD, LIVE OAK, Fl 32064

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.