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Requisition No: 885464 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: ACCOUNTANT I - 64084196 1 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 64084196 Salary: $1498.96 Bi-Weekly Posting Closing Date: 10/16/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Job Summary: This is an Accountant I position in the Finance and Accounting office - Accounts Payable section, which performs a range of financial accounting duties. Your Specific Responsibilities: • Performing accounting functions associated with the auditing and scheduling of payments to vendors, providers, and other agencies. • Auditing and preparing invoices and verifying established accounting codes to ensure accuracy prior to disbursement of funds. • Responsible for reconciling, and researching expenditure transactions, data entry, and processing departmental correcting entries. • Ensure proper documentation for purchasing card charges and reconcile charges through state approved systems. • Monitoring pending invoices to ensure in line with Prompt Payment Compliance. • Maintain vendor payment information and data for services using various databases and organizational codes. • Serve as back-up to accounts payable team. • Perform other accounting duties, as required or assigned. Qualifications: Minimum • Experience performing independent accounts payable functions in a business setting. • Experience navigating, entering, and retrieving data from various computer systems, and databases in a professional work environment. • Proficiency in working with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams) Preferred • Two or more years’ professional experience independently processing medical or healthcare accounts payable, within the last five (5) years. • Professional experience in financial accounting systems; to enter, track, and retrieve accounts payable data. • Experience applying organizational codes to classify transactions, or financial records (e.g., account codes, cost centers, or similar classification systems). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of : Basic accounting principles and procedures, use of accounting systems; methods of data collection and analysis; problem solving techniques; correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. Skills in : The use of standard software programs including Microsoft Office Suite; navigating various financial software applications, auditing and tracking invoices, payments, approvals and documentation, public speaking and communicating technical information at appropriate levels to different audiences. Ability to : Understand and apply applicable policies, and procedures; analyze financial transactions and reconcile accounting records; think critically; organize, analyze and evaluate data; review data for accuracy and completeness. Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: 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. Values: I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely. C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems. A ccountability: 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. Where You Will Work: Viera Administration Building, Viera, FL The 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: • 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 (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com ); • Flexible Spending Accounts; • Tuition waivers; • And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com . Please be advised: 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 safety-sensitive positions. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: sss.gov If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days. All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered. 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, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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. Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country. 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. Location: VIERA, FL, US, 32940 Nearest Major Market: Melbourne 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.

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Requisition No: 885464
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: ACCOUNTANT I - 64084196 1
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64084196
Salary: $1498.96 Bi-Weekly
Posting Closing Date: 10/16/2026
Total Compensation Estimator Tool
This is an Accountant I position in the Finance and Accounting office - Accounts Payable section, which performs a range of financial accounting duties.
Performing accounting functions associated with the auditing and scheduling of payments to vendors, providers, and other agencies.
Auditing and preparing invoices and verifying established accounting codes to ensure accuracy prior to disbursement of funds.
Responsible for reconciling, and researching expenditure transactions, data entry, and processing departmental correcting entries.
Ensure proper documentation for purchasing card charges and reconcile charges through state approved systems.
Monitoring pending invoices to ensure in line with Prompt Payment Compliance.
Maintain vendor payment information and data for services using various databases and organizational codes.
Serve as back-up to accounts payable team.
Perform other accounting duties, as required or assigned.
Experience performing independent accounts payable functions in a business setting.
Experience navigating, entering, and retrieving data from various computer systems, and databases in a professional work environment.
Proficiency in working with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams)
Knowledge of : Basic accounting principles and procedures, use of accounting systems; methods of data collection and analysis; problem solving techniques; correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.

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Two or more years’ professional experience independently processing medical or healthcare accounts payable, within the last five (5) years.
Professional experience in financial accounting systems; to enter, track, and retrieve accounts payable data.
Experience applying organizational codes to classify transactions, or financial records (e.g., account codes, cost centers, or similar classification systems).

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