State of Florida · 1 day ago
ACCOUNTANT II
Port St Lucie, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$36K/yr - $36K/yr
1+ years expThe State of Florida is seeking an ACCOUNTANT II for the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs. The role involves applying accounting skills independently, managing fiscal-related matters, and supporting business office functions such as accounts payable and receivable, alongside preparing financial reports.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
The incumbent performs duties involving the independent application of accounting skills and coordination of fiscal-related matters under the supervision of the Business Manager
Monitors and ensures accurate census count with current payer source
Provide timely reports as designated by facility administration and/or Headquarters
Responsible for performing accounts payable and/or accounts receivable functions to support business office staff to include, but not limited to:
Maintenance of the Resident Trust Fund account
Preparation of monthly, quarterly and end of fiscal year financial reports
Processing invoices, vouchers, and payments for bills
Assist and/or backup the Business Manager as directed
Review requisitions for supplies/equipment to assure expenditures are within the established budget and in accordance with Department purchasing guidelines, regulations, standards, and Florida Statutes
Compile and prepare reports to verify the accuracy of monies collected and deposited into resident & facility accounts
Ensure monies are forwarded to the Department’s Fiscal Officer
File inquiries, reconsiderations and appeals to the appropriate agency or individual(s) for rejected statements
Performs other related duties as required. Provides support to other facility administrative staff as directed
Qualification
Required
One (1) year of employment experience working in a professional office environment performing administrative or clerical functions
One (1) year of employment experience communicating with internal and external customers, both verbally and in writing
One (1) year of employment experience preparing correspondence and documentation
Computer proficiency and demonstrable experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and the use of web-based software
Ability to work independently
Ability to research policies and procedures and communicate findings
Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, team environment
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
Ability to act on changing priorities and responsibilities
Ability to communicate effectively in English: reading, writing, speaking, and understanding
Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills
Willingness to work weekends and holidays as required
Successful completion of the employment screening process to include, but not limited to, a national background investigation and drug test
Preferred
Experience with Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) functions
Experience in resolving complex accounting issues
Knowledge of local, state, and federal requirements related to business office operations, financial reporting and financial record keeping
Experience in a long-term health care environment (nursing home; skilled nursing; or assisted living facility)
Experience with medical finance (medical billing; claims processing, etc.)
Experience using State of Florida software systems: FLAIR; ULTRA Care; SolAce; V-TRACs and MFMP
Benefits
Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan.
Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates.
Paid vacation and sick leave.
Nine (9) paid holidays and personal day.
Tuition waivers are available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).
Company
State of Florida
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Richard Herstein, MD, MHA, MBA
Chief Hospital Administrator (CEO) and Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
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