Accountant

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applicants are accepted only from department of health employees (includes ops, career service, ses or sms employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

the incumbent in this position provides accounting services for preparation of the daily deposit, tracking and posting of payments received by the bureau of public health laboratories. This includes knowledge of the accounts receivable procedures, hpluspro billing system protocols and proficiency in the use of microsoft word, access, and excel computer applications.

verify and reconcile checks and cash received from the mail log for jacksonville, tampa, and miami laboratories. Prepare deposit slips including chain of custody documents for daily pick up by armored car services. Serves as backup for daily mail log in access.

process doh form 1543 for all daily deposits. Ensure the appropriate flair codes including organization code, expansion option (eo), oca (other cost accumulator) and revenue object codes are utilized. Maintain subsidiary ledgers on all payments and prepare monthly reports on account receivable activity.

post payments and account adjustments for water, private and community-based organizations invoices into the hpluspro billing system. Identify and reconcile payment issues and discrepancies with the billing section or clients as required.

compile daily denial and revenue numbers summary report on alternating bi-weekly schedule. Works with other team members to obtain necessary information and ensure accuracy and completeness of data.

reconcile daily deposits (tr30) and correcting entries (tr96) in fis (financial information system). Correspond with revenue management in tallahassee as needed. Escalate issues to management in a timely manner. Prepare journal transfers as required.

provides backup to the porter lobby, maintaining filing system, answering the telephone, responding to client issues, and assisting with special projects as assigned by management.

perform other duties as required.

knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices.

knowledge of basic arithmetic.

knowledge of office procedures and practices.

knowledge of basic filing practices.

ability to maintain fiscal records.

ability to organize and file materials.

ability to post, balance and reconcile fiscal records.

ability to work independently.

ability to communicate.

ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

minimum: billing and revenue experience.

preferred: associate or bachelor’s degree.

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.

i nnovation: we search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

c ollaboration: we use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

a ccouncability: 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.

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• 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.

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…