68031343 - ACCOUNTANT III

Requisition No: 844553 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68031343 - ACCOUNTANT III

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68031343 

Salary:  $1,298.46 - $2,594.11 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 01/23/2025 

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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 Jason Weida, 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 - $1,298.46 - $2,594.11 Biweekly ($33,759.96 - $67,446.86 Annually).

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.

It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” instead of entering the work history.

This position is responsible for performing accounting activities in the Disbursements Section of the Bureau of Financial Services.

These duties require knowledge of the Department of Financial Services (DFS) rules and regulations, the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) system, and the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) accounting procedures.

All disbursements shall adhere to Section 215.422, F.S. (prompt payment), Section 112.061, F.S. (travel), Chapter 69I-40, F.A.C., DFS guidance (such as memos, Reference Guide for State Expenditures, etc.) and all other financial or audit requirements.

The incumbent in this position performs independent professional accounting tasks relating to the disbursement of Medicaid funds, including the reconciliation of FLAIR Medicaid payment records to the State Comptroller's records.

Assists the Supervisor and Financial Administrator with the Weekly Medicaid Run, Medicaid Burn Reconciliation and Medicaid Cash Monitoring Sheet Reconciliation.

Processes assigned invoices in MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) as the Exception Handler/Invoice Manager and in FLAIR.

Performs an internal audit review to determine the validity of the invoices received prior to submission to the Department of Financial Services.

Performs a thorough audit review of vouchers, as assigned, to ensure proper documentation is on file, the three-date stamp is completed correctly, and the invoice and/or statement is accurate and in compliance with the contracts and rules.

Reviews account coding to ensure transactions are recorded properly and established procedures are followed.

Keeps accurate payment records for each payment in accordance with the AHCA accounting procedures.

Provides technical assistance to AHCA staff regarding MFMP and non-MFMP payments.

Responds to MFMP and non-MFMP voucher inquiries from vendors, programs, offices, the Vendor Ombudsman and DFS in a thorough and timely manner.

Performs all necessary research to resolve discrepancies and disputes.

Serves as the Lead Finance Approver for purchase requisitions in MFMP.

Reconciles outstanding encumbrances.

Works closely with the appropriate staff to resolve issues and corrections in a timely manner to ensure that encumbrance balances are reflected accurately in the Agency's accounting records by the close of each month.

Participates in the certified forward process by establishing payables for all prior year invoices or payments due as of June 30th.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

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:

     •         State Group Insurance Coverage Options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

     •         Flexible Spending Accounts;

     •         State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions;

     •         Generous annual and sick leave benefits;

     •         9 paid holidays a year and 1 Personal Holiday each year;

     •         Career advancement opportunities;

     •         Tuition waiver for courses offered by Florida’s nationally ranked State University System;

     •         Training and professional development opportunities;

     •         And more!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

•Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures;

•Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to an accounting program and invoice processing;

•Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;

•Ability to work independently;

•Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data; and

•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Requirements:

•Three (3) years or more of accounts payable experience.

•Two (2) years or more of State of Florida contract and grant payment experience.

•Two (2) years or more of processing payments in MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) for the State of Florida.

•Two (2) years or more of working in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferences:

•High school diploma or its equivalent; and

•A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and two (2) years of professional accounting experience; or any combination of non-professional and professional experience and college education of 60 semester or 90 quarter hours for each year, provided such education includes two (2) courses in accounting, can substitute on a year for year basis for the required experience; or

•A master's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certificate and one (1) year of professional accounting experience.

•Two (2) years or more of experience with the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) system or other accounting software.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT: DEAN ROHE 850-412-3935

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.