Ops Accountant

Position: OPS ACCOUNTANT I - 64852953
Requisition No: 873347

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

OPS ACCOUNTANT I
- Pay Plan:
Temp

Position Number:

Salary: $22 PER HOUR

Posting Closing Date: 05/22/2026

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Job posting Category - Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities

Conducts pre-audits of financial records to ensure compliance with applicable state rules and regulations as stated in Florida Statues section 215.422 and the Florida Administrative Code Chapter 3A-24. Verifies Purchase Orders, organization codes, object codes, description on documents, units, total amounts, receiving reports, and other related information for completeness and accuracy. Maintenance in FIS and utilize Collocated OCA. Submits all documentation to the approving authority as required.

Be aware of balancing funds on the encumbrances.

Responsible for creating two types of invoice reconciliation:
Utilities and Invoices with PO in MFMP. Follow other departments and co-workers in expediting approvals of receipts and invoice reconciliations submitted by A/P in MFMP. Contacts via e-mail and by telephone agency employees to expedite create purchase requisitions in MFMP. Resolve issues with Invoice Reconciliation before and after auditing process has been completed. Verify the approval of payments by Central Office and DFS.

Assist programs in the closing of Fiscal Year paid invoices. Prepares reconciliations of payments previously made utilizing Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Word. Ensure that invoices are scanned and saved into the proper electronic folders in the Account Payable shared point site. Hard copy invoices should also be filed in the Account Payable folders in the proper fiscal year.

Conducts research of payments previously made to other vendors to avoid double payments by utilizing FLAIR, FIS and MFMP. Provides customer service by resolving all payment related issues in a professional and prompt manner. Prepares fiscal analyses in limited accounting areas.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned including, but not limited to, attending meetings and training, etc. In absence of Accountant III, may serve as backup to reconciliation process and related duties.

Perform duties during an emergency.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Skilled with computer software and programs.
• Ability to utilize research techniques.

Qualifications:

Minimum
- Accounting experience, including revenue collection, billing, financial document preparation, customer service, record reconciliation.

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:

2266 NW 82 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33122

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers' Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

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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: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..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,…