FISCAL ASSISTANT II - 64051804

Requisition No: 873273 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: FISCAL ASSISTANT II - 64051804

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64051804 

Salary:  $34,760.00 - $38,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 04/23/2026 

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Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position reports to the Public Health Services Manager I-SES in the Finance and Accounting (F&A) Department of the Santa Rosa County Health Department (SRCHD).  Position is responsible for essential accounting, fiscal, clerical functions and administrative support to the F&A Department. Duties are performed in compliance with all policies and procedures as outlined by Florida Statute, Administrative Code, department policies, and accounting procedures manuals. Maintains confidentiality of all information in the performance of duties. Responsible for analyzing and coordinating the logistical functions of purchasing, receiving, storing, and issuing materials, equipment, and other items. Serves as the purchasing contact for My Florida Market Place (MFMP) for the F&A Department to ensure accountability in purchasing of goods and services. Responsible for receipt of all merchandise logs and maintains all receiving reports, documents and packing slips. Reconciles invoices with purchase orders and assists with processing invoice reconciliations (IR’s) through MFMP by matching invoices with purchase orders, closely examining and analyzing all data for accuracy for submission to the F&A Department for payment processing.  Monitors the delivery status on all purchase orders to maintain records for all backorders and performs research on overdue purchases.

Prepares all accounts receivable activities. Maintains SRCHD miscellaneous accounts receivable log, to include issuing and tracking assigned accounts receivable invoices. Conducts research as needed, disseminates findings to appropriate staff.

Reviews, completes and submits all Advance Payment requests to Central Office. 

Prepares travel authorization and reimbursement requests for the Finance and Accounting Department.

Provides clerical and accounting support to the F&A Department by performing a variety of functions. Scanning, electronically labeling and filing of deposits and TR’s.    Retrieving EO list, Schedule C, DT Payroll and scanning, electronically labeling, filing and mailing to a select group.  Emailing Daily Unreconciled Deposit List, ensuring all deposits are reconciled. Running end of the month reports for postage and copiers.

Purchasing: Works collaboratively with the SRCHD Purchasing Champion and provides support to a variety of purchasing activities. Maintains inventory of office supplies and other routine items for the F&A Department.  Responsible for purchasing using the State Purchasing Card and My Florida Market Place for the F&A Department.  Complies with all the rules and regulations pertaining to its usage.  Complies with mandatory requirements in Sections 215.422, Florida Statues and Chapter 32-24, Florida Administrative Code.

Serves as accountholder in the Works system and ensures payment is approved timely and coded accurately. Responsible for monitoring Palm portal and ensuring all cash transmittals are keyed accurately and timely.  Inputs revenue invoices (internally and Palm EFT’s) on revenue tracking file so payment can be posted and tracked appropriately.  Processes journal transfers and special payments through AXIOM accurately and timely. Assists in creating and submitting monthly invoices to vendors with active contracts on file.

Fiscal and Administrative Support: Manages and facilitates correspondence and information exchange; answers and routes phone calls and messages, monitors individual and group email accounts. Process incoming and outgoing mail. Supports routine projects of the F&A Department. Assists in development of and prepares a variety of documents and materials including procedures, informational guidance, forms and other internal documents. Scans, sort and maintain fiscal/clerical records and documentation. Assist with maintaining F&A records and the preparation of records dispositions. Assist with coordination of fleet vehicle reservations and maintaining reservations calendar. Conduct reconciliation of daily cash transactions. Prepare and maintain a variety of F&A reports, databases and tracking systems.

Attends trainings or other professional development opportunities and remains abreast of all current policies, procedures, and requirements for the performance of all assigned duties. Attends routine meetings or conference calls for and with the F&A Section, Division of Administration, and all others as applicable. Provides backup support and performs duties in support of any F&A function as needed. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:  Knowledge of:

DOH policies and procedures.

DOH purchasing systems.

General office principles, procedures, and practices.

Contract Management/Administrator Certification.

State of Florida procurement methods and statutes.

Invoice processing and reconciliations (P-Card Holder).

Skills in:

Computer software/system applications (FLAIR, AOD, MFMP, FIS, FIRS, MS Office, WORKS, STMS, etc.).

Effective verbal and written communication.

Providing customer service to internal and external customers.

Problem solving and critical thinking.

Time management.

Ability to:

Apply guidelines and policies and procedures.

Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Handle multiple priorities at once with little to no supervision.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Work with details and perform mathematical calculations using a calculator.

Train and motivate others.

Maintain confidentiality (HIPAA regulations on privacy and security)

Work under pressure and adjust to a diverse working environment.

Ensure timely completion of activities.

Audit data for accuracy and completeness, identify discrepancies, and make corrections.

Recognize the validity, authenticity, and propriety of accounting and financial records.

Make mathematical calculations, analyze data, resolve problems.

Lift, carry, and move objects each weighing approximately 50 pounds.

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):

 Valid Driver’s License

Other job-related requirements for this position:

 Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.  Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

The incumbent in this position may be required to use vehicles owned, leased, or operated by the state or county to conduct official state business.  State or county vehicles shall be used only for officially authorized duties and not for personal use, unless a specific exception applies under Florida law (F.S. §287.17).

Working hours: (A) Daily from 8am to  5pm (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.) This is a full-time in-office 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:

5527 Stewart Street, Milton

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.