ACCOUNTANT II

Job Title

Accountant II –

Department of Health, St. Johns County, Florida

03/05/2026

$38,000.00 to $42,000.00 (Career Service Pay Plan)

This is an independent accounting position with high-level duties for FDOH-SJC.

• Receive, review and prepare all invoices for payment in accordance with policy, verifying receipt of goods/services and attaching proper documentation.
• Input invoices and journal transfers into appropriate systems; call vendors to charge qualifying invoices to purchasing card.
• Manage and complete encumbered and unencumbered disbursements in appropriate system(s).
• Complete appropriate processes for documentation scanning.
• Monitor encumbrance balances and adjust as necessary.
• Process requests for duplicate warrants and warrant cancellations.
• Process appropriate salary refunds.
• Manage and complete disbursement adjustments and corrections and necessary journal transfers as needed or requested.
• Ensure compliance with FDOH prompt payment, accounts payable, and cash handling policies and procedures (DOHP 56-29-18, IOP 56-23-17, DOHP 57-07-17).

Reconcile daily cash drawers for all cashiers and prepare daily bank deposits. Maintain credit card and electronic receipt spreadsheets.

Process and submit vouchers and invoices appropriately; manage voucher packets required for pre‑audit and resolve any issues from the Department of Financial Services.

Serve in the Accountant or Approver role for the FDOH-SJC Purchasing Cards approval process. Ensure proper coding and documentation for all transactions and coordinate with staff to resolve any discrepancies.

Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and general accounting principles.
• Skill in basic mathematics, customer service, computer usage, and organization.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving ability.
• Within six months, proficiency in FDOH‑SJC online accounting systems.

Valid driver’s license.

May be required to work before, during, or after normal hours in emergency situations; must work daily in‑office or field as required.

St. Augustine, Florida 32084

• Annual and sick leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year.
• State group insurance coverage options: health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
• Retirement plan options with employer contributions.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• Other benefits (view full list at  and ).

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively in English.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority in advance. A drug‑free workplace is maintained.

Background checks, drug screening, and the I‑9/E‑Verify process are required. Social Security Number is required for the background check.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, eligible veterans receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies. Documentation must be provided with each application.