ACCOUNTANT II - 64057415

Requisition No: 883916 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT II - 64057415

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64057415 

Salary:  $1,730.76 - $2,115.38 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 09/22/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

 IN ORANGE COUNTY

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT

Class Title: Accountant II

Position Number: 64057415

Base Salary: $1,730.76 - $2,115.38 Biweekly

Location: 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive Orlando, FL 32809

**DOH – Orange is a tobacco free agency.

**This advertisement may be used to fill future vacancies as they become available.

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

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a highly responsible Accountant II position reporting to the Finance and Accounting Director of the Florida Department of Health in Orange County (FDOH in Orange County). The incumbent in this position performs, with minimal supervision, a wide range of moderate to complex business unit functions that require an understanding of procurement and accounting policies and procedures. This position is subject to time constraints and must be performed with a high rate of accuracy. Key responsibilities include: 1) Acts as Purchasing Liaison between FDOH in Orange County and the Central Office’s Purchasing Unit, 2) Serves as FDOH in Orange County Travel Champion for the Statewide Travel Management System (STMS) and 3) 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 business unit functions are described as follows: 

 Acts as Purchasing Liaison between FDOH in Orange County and the Central Office’s Purchasing Unit:

Reviews MFMP purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness to ensure that established procurement policies, rules, regulations, and procedures are being followed,

Reads and disseminates procurement emails and information promptly to MFMP users,

Stays current on all policies and procedures related to purchasing,

Provides technical assistance to staff in the use of My Florida Market Place and provides refresher training as needed,

Assists CHD staff with requests for advance payment and membership,

Assists with dispute resolutions related to purchases when CHD staff can't resolve with vendor,

Reviews Encumbrance Report daily to ensure that encumbrances over 100 days old are investigated/deleted/ removed and make sure only verified/valid Blanket POs are remaining over 100 days,

Completes End of The Year Encumbrance Close Out Activity ensuring that only valid encumbrances are certified forward.

Verify budgetary limitations to ensure funds are available to approve purchase 

Serves as Travel Champion for the Statewide Travel Management System (STMS): 

Assists CHD staff with the completion of travel authorization and reimbursement requests,

Reviews all travel authorization and reimbursement requests for accuracy and completeness to ensure compliance with established travel guidelines and policies

Approves or rejects reviewed travel authorization and reimbursement requests timely,

Assists and trains existing or new STMS users at FDOH in Orange County,

Assists CHD staff with the completion of Travel Advance Requests

Remains current on travel policies, guidelines, and procedures,

Ensuring that travel FAQs are kept up-to-date and accessible to staff.      

Other Duties as assigned: 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, INCLUDING UTILIZATION OF EQUIPMENT, REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION: 

Review, analyze, and evaluate financial data.

Both establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others and effective verbal and written communication.

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

5+ years of reviewing, analyzing and evaluating financial data.

3 years of verifiable experience in assisting with an operational budget.

3 years of verifiable experience interacting with and effectively communicating with providers/vendors/stakeholders.

May be required to perform emergency duties before, during and/or beyond normal business hours and/or days in the event of an emergency, disaster or threat of disaster man-made or natural. 

This position requires daily in-office or fieldwork.  You must be willing to physically come into the office daily and perform field work.

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.  You must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Where You Will Work:

Work Location: 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive, Orlando, FL 32809

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.

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) 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. 

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.

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 reflect 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.