OPS ACCOUNTANT I - 64858861

Requisition No: 841185 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS ACCOUNTANT I - 64858861

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64858861 

Salary:  $22.00 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 01/20/2025 

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Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a responsible Accountant I position reporting to the Public Health Services Manager of the Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (FDOH in Santa Rosa County). The incumbent performs, with minimal supervision, a wide variety of complex accounting functions involving the application of accounting concepts in accordance with established policies and procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).  This position is subject to time constraints and must be performed with a high rate of accuracy. Key responsibilities include: 1) Serves as Accounts Payable Liaison for FDOH in Santa Rosa County; 2) Acts as Fiscal Level Approver (Level 008 Approver) for all Purchasing Card (P-Card) Transactions, 3) Acts as the Purchasing Card Liaison between CHD staff and the Central Office, 4) Other tasks. The employee must be able to use independent judgment and initiative as well as interact professionally with clients, vendors, staff, and the public. Essential accounting functions are described as follows:

Organize all deposits, scan, label, file on the One Drive for current and prior year.

Schedule C Analysis of current year for all 67 county health departments: what is other CHD's getting compared to Santa Rosa. 

Fee Schedule Analysis:

Review Fiscal Folder to Organize it - for better use. Rename to Finance.

Scan all Santa Rosa County Health Department contracts in Finance Folder

Other projects as they arise in finance.

Other duties as assigned include but not limited to attending trainings, in-services, and outreaches as assigned. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

General office principles, procedures, and practices.

Skills In:

Effective verbal and written communication.

Providing customer service to internal and external customers.

Problem solving and critical thinking.

Time management.

Ability to:

Make mathematical calculations, analyze data, resolve problems.

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.

Qualifications:

Valid Driver’s License

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, FL

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements.  Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• 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.

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.