ACCOUNTANT I - 64086220

Requisition No: 866748 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT I - 64086220

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64086220 

Salary:  $39,999.96 - $42,453.06 

Posting Closing Date: 12/18/2025 

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Open Competitive Job Opportunity

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Come Join DOH-Team Duval!  If you are looking to establish an exciting and successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place.  Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. 

This is an independent accounting position in the Accounts Payable Section. This position is responsible for analyzing and auditing all invoices for accuracy, making sure the amounts, Vendor ID's, Object codes, EO's and OCAs are accurate, making the necessary corrections requesting a transaction 58 in FLAIR if needed, as well as setting up for payment processing. This process is done through the state accounting systems, MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP), WORKS (Purchasing Card) and Cherwell. 

Communicates positively, clearly, and concisely with supervisors, team members, and external customers in all interactions. 

Public Health Competency Domains applicable are: Analytical/Assessment skills; Policy development/Program 
planning skills; Communication skills; Cultural competency skills; Financial planning/Management skills; Leadership and Systems Thinking skills. 

The position is required to review encumbrance reports to ensure there are no high-risk encumbrances, making sure invoice and vouchers are being processed in a timely manner with Department of Financial Services.

The position is required to research and update all assigned vendors for any coding corrections on spreadsheet, supporting documents, certification statements, etc. Audits and process invoices through MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP), WORKS Purchasing Card, and Cherwell to make sure we are in compliance with Florida Statutes Section 215.422. 

Responsible for monitoring any invoices that are encumbered to be paid through MFMP by checking to see if all approvals, certification statements are added and invoice reconciliations are approved, so headquarters can process for payment. Responsible for processing invoices in Cherwell that are not encumbered items. Responsible for monitoring, auditing, and processing invoices that are charged on the State Credit cards in WORKS system daily. Process Purchasing Card approvals at level 1 to level 2, making sure the organization code, expansion option code, object code and vendor identification number is entered correctly on the PCard screen. Charges ar then signed off by the cardholder, approver, and the accountant. Assist employees with travel in STMS (State Travel Management System) when needed. 

Coordinate and tracks the mailing of vendor warrants that are requested back from headquarters so they can be mailed to vendors with supporting documentation according to standards established in Chapter 3A - 24 of the Florida Administrative Code and maintains a confirming file on an Excel spreadsheet. Maintains contact with the Comptroller's office to assure that all vouchers are processed, all warrants received, and any payment changes (lowered or deleted vouchers) are appropriately handled. Process Warrant cancellations when required, assuring follow- p activity is performed appropriately.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Accounts Payable Supervisor/or Management such as attending meetings for information or trainings, preparing reports such as weekly status reports, special projects, maintaining the filing system, assist co-workers when needed.

This position could be assigned to alterative duties in preparation of, during, and/or after man-made and/or natural disaster.  The assignment might require working after normal working hours and/or in a location other than normal working location within or outside the City of Jacksonville.

Performs all other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to comprehend information, directions, and policies
• Ability to information gathering
• Exhibit judgement and decision making
• Identifying Downstream
• Consequences problem identification
• Systems evaluation
• Solution appraisal
• Coordination
• Management of Personnel Resources
• Economics and accounting 
• Administration and management
• Ability to speak English clearly
• Clerical skills
• Critical thinking
• Identification of key causes
• Speaking and monitoring
• Knowledge and skills using Microsoft Suite computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Must have 3 or more years of experience working in an accounts payable office for an organizational unit.
• Must have 3 or more years of experience working with vendors to resolve issues.
• Must have 3 or more years of experience working with accounting systems and generating reports.
• Must have 3 or more years of experience using Microsoft Suite, including all following:  Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred:

• 1 or more years of experience working in a clerical position.

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:

Florida Department of Health in Duval County

921 N. Davis Street, Building B, 3rd Floor

Jacksonville, Florida

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.    

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.