ACCOUNTANT II

Open Competitive

Location: Finance and Accounting, 2737 Knight Building Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399

Minimum Starting Salary: $1,458.23 Bi-Weekly (In accordance with current spending restrictions, an internal promotion into the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever is higher).

The Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking an Accountant II for the Cost of Care unit. This work involves audit, review, and analysis of Cost of Care accounts, reviewing data for accuracy, preparing documents for adjustment submissions, responding to emails retrieved from the COC mailbox, and other special duties and projects as needed. The position is responsible for checking the accuracy of transactions posted to the account.

Some positions may also involve cross‑training and training of employees.

• Daily keying of adjustments and refunds for Cost of Care accounts prepared by Accountants, checking, reviewing, and validating the accuracy before entry into the accounting system.
• Conduct detailed reviews of adjustments and refunds keyed for additional verification of accuracy in clients’ accounts.
• Complete preparation of packets to be scanned in Axiom and verify accuracy.
• Assist with return mail and address updates as needed.
• Resolve inquiries and questions from customers regarding their Cost of Care invoices by phone and email.
• Assist with pickup and distribution of incoming mail in the Cost of Care Unit.
• Perform other related duties and tasks as required.

• Knowledge of State of Florida accounting policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of audit procedures.
• Knowledge of reconciliation process.
• Skill in communicating effectively with internal and external customers, verbally and in writing.
• Skill in auditing, reviewing, reconciling, or analyzing data for compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining a variety of accurate and complete accounting reports.
• Skill in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage completing deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Ability to use sound judgment to identify problems, generate and evaluate alternative solutions, and make recommendations.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work well independently yet cohesively within the section to maintain internal control measures.

Preference will be given to candidates with customer service, audit and cost of care experience.

• All prospective applicants will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre‑employment drug screening for direct care positions.
• DJJ participates in E‑Verify (Employment Eligibility).
• A valid driver’s license is required. If hired with an out‑of‑state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Suspended or revoked licenses, work permits, and certain restricted licenses are not acceptable.
• 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) 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.

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US 32311, 32399, 32301

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