68010522 - ACCOUNTANT III

Requisition No: 862708 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68010522 - ACCOUNTANT III

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68010522 

Salary:  $1,336.92 - $2,032.96 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 10/23/2025 

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Agency Overview:

The Agency for Health Care Administration is Florida's chief health policy and planning entity.

The Agency is responsible for administering the Florida Medicaid program, the licensure and regulation of nearly 50,000 health care facilities, and empowering consumers through health care transparency initiatives.

Under the direction of Agency Secretary Shevaun L. Harris, the Agency is focused on advancing Governor DeSantis’ vision for Florida’s health care system to be the most cost-effective, transparent, and high-quality health care system in the nation.

Agency Objectives:

HIGH QUALITY

Emphasizing quality in all that we do to improve health outcomes, always putting the individual first.

TRANSPARENT

Supporting initiatives that promote transparency and empower consumers in making well informed healthcare decisions.

COST-EFFECTIVE

Leveraging Florida’s buying power in delivering high quality care at the lowest cost to taxpayers.

Position Overview:

This is not a remote worker (teleworker) position.

SALARY RANGE

$1,336.92 - $2,032.96 Biweekly

Salary is negotiable based on experience.

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety. 

If a resume is provided, the applicant must confirm that the information agrees with that contained in the application. 

The applicant must also include supervisors’ names and phone numbers for all periods of employment as well as account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. 

Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. 

This is a high-level position providing technical, financial and auditing assistance to the Agency for Health Care Administration's (AHCA) administrators and program staff in the planning, development and implementation of policies, procedures and programs as they relate to fiscal requirements of state and local governments.

The responsibilities of this position are of a broad scope requiring extensive knowledge of state accounting systems as well as being knowledgeable of all laws, rules and regulations pertaining to collection of fees and fines as required.

Receive and compile data on all active facilities and generate invoices for annual facility fees.

This professional accounting position is responsible for the maintenance, invoicing, tracking, reporting and collection-of accounts receivable.

This position is also responsible for daily computer posting for all accounts.

The incumbent in this position must possess professional accounting skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills and have a thorough knowledge of the Florida statutes and administrative codes that establish the parameters in which the incumbent must perform.

A general understanding of accounting principles and personal computer operation is essential.

The duties and responsibilities of this Accountant III position include, but are not limited to, the following.

Obtain and analyze billing data and prepare monthly invoices for OPC and quarterly invoices for PMATF for mailing. 

Generate invoices to include fines assessed for facilities that have not paid by the delinquent date and debit memos.

Perform audits of accounting records to identify non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities.

Collect on accounts by sending reminders and communicating with facility via telephone, email, fax, or mail according to specific deadlines.

Prepare report to submit delinquent accounts for collection activity, which includes intra-agencies practices and outside collection agencies.

Escalate delinquent accounts to the next collection stage based upon governing policy and procedure.

Apply payments into the accounts receivable system and other accounting subsystems based upon daily batches received from the Bureau's Cash Room.

Analyze receipts to ensure all payments are accounted for, properly posted, and for the correct amount.

Research and resolve any payment discrepancies.

Prepare and process any needed adjustments.

Reconcile all payments by revenue type to ensure deposits, CAM and FLAIR are in balance.

Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports detailing paid and unpaid invoices and other accounts receivable activity, investigate, analyze, and resolve inquires from facilities, agency staff, or the public.

Conduct research, analyze findings, and provide technical assistance for refund requests for OPC and PMATF revenue receipts. 

Assists with the preparation of bank deposits. 

Receive, distribute, compile, and submit weekly requests from HQA staff to review accounts for monies owed to ARCA Provide weekly collections reports to HQA staff on Final Order activities.                                                                                                                                                                        

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. We offer an excellent array of benefits, including:

•              Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees

•              Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance

•              Dental, vision and supplemental insurance

•              State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions

•              Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida

•              Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually

•              Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year

•              Opportunities for career advancement

•              Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)

•              Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)

•              Training opportunities

•              Flexible Spending Accounts

•              Shared Savings Program for select medical services

•              Lower copays for prescription drugs

•              Health and Wellness discounts

For a more complete list of benefits, please visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures.

Knowledge of the methods of data collection.              

Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records.              

Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to an accounting program.        

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Three years of professional or non-professional accounting experience. 

Preference will be given to candidates that have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT: KATRINA DERICO-HARRIS 850-412-3822

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

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.