ACCOUNTANT II - 67014903 (SUNLAND - ACCOUNTING)

Requisition No: 837545 

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT II - 67014903 (SUNLAND - ACCOUNTING)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 67014903 

Salary:  $33,760.00 - $43,202.59 

Posting Closing Date: 09/20/2024 

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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

 POSITION: Accountant II - Career Service

POSITION NUMBER:  67014903

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

This posting may close before the posted closing date.

The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.  

CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

This advertisement is for multiple positions

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 eligible 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, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave.

The Agency seeks team members who demonstrate the qualities of being humble, hungry, and smart and lead others to embody the same. This entails lacking excessive ego, sharing credit, being self-motivated, and exercising good judgment and intuition regarding the subtleties of group dynamics. 

This position with APD will serve staff and management across the Agency. Your work will impact the workplace culture, our community, and the population we serve as we continuously strive to achieve the Agency’s mission.

*Responses to the qualifying questions are required and must be verifiable based on your submitted application, and “see resume” will not be considered an acceptable response.

SALARY RANGE

$33,760.00 - $43,202.59 Annually                       $1,298.46 - $1,661.63 Bi-weekly

Position Summary

This is a position established as Accountant II under the Accounting Services Supervisor II – SES. Its primary purpose is to perform independent accounting work and coordinate all accounts payable records, financial reports, and utilization of financial systems. This position will have lead worker responsibilities for the Accounts Payable function at Sunland Center for all invoice types (goods, services, travel & medical).  This position complies with and monitors compliance (when applicable) of the mandatory requirements in Section 215.422, F.S. and Chapter 60A of the Florida Administrative Code. It is housed in the Administration Building.

The Work You Will Do 

Process invoices for goods and services for Sunland Center on a daily basis. Verifying transaction date and accuracy in MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) in accordance with Agency/Department of Financial Services Procedures. Ensure required documentation is attached to MFMP Invoice to provide adequate support of the expenditure for audit review by DFS and ensure documentation available for appropriate audit of voucher file. Process travel vouchers in accordance with Agency policies and prompt payment timelines.

Process invoices for Medical Services for Sunland Center on a daily basis, recode invoice amounts based on procedure codes and Medicare fee schedule, obtaining accurate Contract Services Agreement from Medical, verifying transaction date and accuracy in MFMP and FLAIR in accordance with Agency and Department of Financial Services Procedures. Ensure required documentation is in compliance with HIPPA and attached to MFMP Invoice to provide adequate support of the expenditure for audit review by DFS and ensure documentation available for appropriate audit of voucher file.

Prepares and consolidates information/documentation for invoices processed in the Works System and ensures processing per Agency policy. Monitor transactions daily and prepare vouchers for review and approval by the Accounting Services Supervisor.

Print vouchers on a daily basis, preparing a voucher file with all documentation for each vendor. Maintain a numerical sequence file for each voucher schedule and a vendor file for all voucher schedules and supporting documentation. Monitor status of vouchers on a daily basis. Provide to the Accounting Supervisor the voucher file for review and approval of the voucher schedule. Submit to DFS the voucher schedule and supporting documentation for all audited vouchers on a daily basis. Submit to DFS the voucher schedule and all supporting documentation for vouchers audited through the quick pay audit system.

Complete journal transfers/contract payments in FLAIR of obligations to other State Agencies/Departments as requested. Ensure appropriate documentation and approval signatures are obtained prior to entry into FLAIR.

Correspond with vendors and service providers on Accounts Payable issues, resolving any outstanding issues. Includes review of monthly statements from vendors and research of unpaid invoices.

Monitor the Encumbrance Report, MFMP Reports and Purchase Orders for items outstanding for an extended period of time. Research these items to determine if action is required and implement corrective action to resolve any issues.

Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Experience working in MyFloridaMarketplace (MFMP)
• Experience working in Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR)
• Preferred: At least 3 years of bookkeeping or clerical experience

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
• Ability to prepare financial statements and reports.
• Ability to design and implement accounting systems.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records.
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to an accounting program.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques

Additional Information

Profile Completion

To qualify for this position, applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year. 

Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information but will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile.

Retiree Notice

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 suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon your retirement date.

Direct Deposit Program

As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in the State Personnel System is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program.  Rather than receiving a paper paycheck, your funds will be deposited directly into your account at your financial institution. This will be accomplished by Electronic Funds Transfer. Banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions are eligible to accept such deposits. Retirement funds are also required to be in the Direct Deposit Program.

Background Screening Requirement

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.

No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency.

Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for Statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

Pursuant to S. 110.1127(1), Florida Statutes, this position requires a background investigation, including fingerprinting.

APD only hires U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. APD participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (E-verify), which electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the U.S. after completing the employment eligibility verification form (I-9).

All applicants should complete the online application process. If you need assistance applying for this position, please call the People First service center at 1-877-562-7287. 

Responses to the qualifying questions are required to be considered for this position. Answers to the qualifying questions must be verifiable based on your submitted application.

Recruiting Contact:

Lizzie Holland 

Human Resource Specialist

Recruitment Manager

Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Sunland Center – Marianna

3700 Williams Drive

Marianna, FL 32446

E-mail Lizzie.Holland@apdcares.org

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

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.