ACCOUNTANT II - 64064804

Requisition No: 837698 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT II - 64064804

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64064804 

Salary:  33,760.00 - 37,440.00 

Posting Closing Date: 10/04/2024 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

IN SEMINOLE COUNTY

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

Open Competitive

Class Title: Accountant II

Salary: $33,760.00 – 37,440.00

Location: Florida Department of Health in Seminole County

Location:

400 West Airport Blvd

Sanford Florida 32773 and

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities

Completes dally deposit from each cashier and enters data into Excel spreadsheet to monitor cash intake. Ensures all entries are accurate and reflect a balanced deposit. Any discrepancies found while processing cashier deposits will be corrected with the cashier and reconciled before the deposit is completed. Will advise supervisors as needed in cases of significant error with cashier entry/collection of fees.  Will keep a spreadsheet of errors for use by cashier supervisors in the Evaluation process.  Prepares spreadsheet of revenue breakdown to be used by office staff for entry into FLAIR.

Posting of Log Payments- The incumbent to this position will be responsible for posting all non-electronic HMO/TPL payments and other Invoiced payments coming into the CHD by mail log and running any needed reports once posting is completed while remaining compliant with the FDOH Accounts Receivable Policy.  Incumbent will prepare all spreadsheets for revenue breakdown to be used by office staff for entry into FLAIR.

FLAIR Entry- Enters Revenue from Medicaid, Dental HMO’s, Medicaid HMO’s and TPL providers into the state FLAIR system ensuring accuracy of entry by verifying against treasury statements retrieved from the PLAM system before transmitting entries.  Runs the verified reports in FLAIR at the end of each day and notifies the supervisor if any discrepancies are found.

School Vouchers- Incumbent will collect and process all school vouchers and create an invoice to send to the School Board for reimbursement of services.  This will be done monthly and the billing forms will be held until payment has been received and posted in HMS.  Follows up with the School Board when payment has not been received timely to assist them in getting their account paid as needed.

Billing of Services- Posts all Dental payments into HMS and reconciles vouchers.  Posts all denials in HMS and rebills services when applicable to the correct payor.  Assists with posting of all Electronic payments for Medicaid, HMO’s and TPL’s and manually posts when needed.  Posts denials in HMS and rebills claims as applicable.    

NSF Tracking Log-Incumbent will maintain the NSF-Dishonored Check/Credit Card Tracking Log for all returned items and will follow up to ensure that each item is handled until funds are retrieved or until the account is sent to Collections for non-payment. 

Other Duties- The incumbent will perform any and all other duties as assigned by his/her chain of command to support the mission of the Department of Health in Seminole County. The incumbent will participate in state or in-house trainings as assigned. Incumbent will adhere to HIPAA guidelines to

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Knowledge of MS Office products.  Ability to work independently, under pressure and to work with internal & external customers. Ability to organize, collect and compile reports.  Ability to post, balance, and reconcile Fiscal Records.  Knowledge of basic arithmetic, file organization, and bookkeeping principles and practices.  Must communicate effectively and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

1. At least 2 years of experience determining insurance eligibility for clients seeking services at a health care facility supported by work experience in your application or resume

2. This position may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required 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 disasters or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. This position will maintain confidentiality and security of records as specified by departmental regulations and laws.
3. At least 2 years of Accounting and/or Accounts Receivable experience supported by work experience in your application or resume
4. At least 2 years of experience with Handling Cash supported by work experience

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:

400 West Airport Blvd, Sanford Florida 32773

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.   

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.

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.