Accountant II 1

Requisition No:880613

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT II - 1

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $38000.00 - $42200.00

Posting Closing Date: 08/12/2026

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OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

******ANTICIPATED VACANCY******

This is an Anticipated Vacancy effective (07/31/2026).

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position performs a variety of complex professional accounting work involving the application of generally accepted accounting principles to a variety of fiscal transactions. This position in the Escambia County Health Department (Escambia CHD) performs a wide range of duties under the direct supervision of the Operations & MGMT Consultant MGR SES.

Prepare daily deposits worksheets ensuring the organization codes expansion options and object codes are accurate. Ensure all deposits recorded on Department of Financial Services (DFS) Treasury website are processed in Florida Accounting Information Resource System (FLAIR) to Escambia County Health Department (Escambia CHD) records within DFS required timeframes. Check Report Distribution System (RDS) daily for journal transfer payments and record any revenues to Escambia CHD into FLAIR.

Accounts Receivable Maintenance - Prepare and Maintain Monthly Organizational and Contract Invoices for revenue contracts. Generate monthly statements for client accounts receivable as required by Department of Health Policy (DOHP) 56-66 Accounts Receivable Policy. Maintain Client Accounts Receivable reports to determine which accounts are delinquent and take appropriate action as outlined in DOHP 56-66. Request approval to submit client accounts receivable to DFS Collections Agency and approval to write-off client account balances monthly as directed by DOHP 56-66 Accounts Receivable Policy. Process client refunds and post client payments in Health Management System (HMS) as required.

Credential providers for Medicaid Medicare Third Party Liability (TPLs) and Medicaid Managed Care insurance plans. Process all documentation for revalidations terminations and other updates for providers as necessary. Update and maintain Escambia CHD providers profiles in the Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) database as necessary.

Serve as backup to Billing Administrator which includes but not limited to Medicaid Medicare and Third-Party Liability Insurance claims submission and payment posting.

Other related duties as assigned.

Working hours: (A) Daily from8:00am to 5:00pm (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C). This is a full-time in-office postion only.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of accounting principles practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
• Ability to prepare financial statements and reports.
• Ability to design and implement accounting systems.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records.
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules regulations policies and procedures relating to an accounting program.
• Ability to plan organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently.

Qualifications:

Minimum - High School Education 1-3 years of experience.

Preferred - Experience related to: Florida Accounting and Information Resource (FLAIR) Financial Information System (FIS) Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACTS) My Florida Market Place (MFMP) and Microsoft Office etc.

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 theHealthiestState in the Nation.

Values:

Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

1300 Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The States 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

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• 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:

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-). 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 Departments 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.

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-). 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 Statutescandidates 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 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.