ACCOUNTANT III - 64000106

Requisition No: 876965 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT III - 64000106

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64000106 

Salary:  $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 06/24/2026 

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Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly responsible Accountant III position reporting to the Public Health Services Manager of the Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (FDOH in Santa Rosa County). The incumbent performs, with minimal supervision, a wide variety of budgetary functions as well as complex accounting functions involving the application of accounting concepts in accordance with established policies and procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).  This position is subject to time constraints and must be performed with a high rate of accuracy. Key responsibilities includes essential accounting functions are described as follows:

Serves as Accounts Payable Liaison: Reviews all vendor invoices received by way of email, postal mail, or AOD Invoices to ensure all payable transactions are processed in accordance with rules, regulations, policies and procedures established by the Department of Health, the Department of Financial Services, and FDOH in Santa Rosa County then completes the process.  Verifies the authenticity of the invoices and performs duplicate invoice check on all incoming invoices.  Validates the incoming invoices match the terms of the order, If the Purchase Order (PO), goods or services cannot be identified, contacts the vendor to request additional information.  Ensure accuracy of disbursements by performing math calculations to verify/determine the appropriate payment schedules and amounts and communicates with the vendor in order to resolve any discrepancies.  Assists in the preparation/completion of necessary reports and analysis for projecting and monitoring expenditures.  Works collaboratively with procurement and CHD staff to prepare and complete requests for encumbrance modifications based on review of projected spending trends.  Reviews and reconciles daily, weekly and monthly statements with FIS and FIRs records and investigates outstanding invoices.  Verify the daily deposits for accuracy, enter data into the Florida Accounting System (FLAIR).  Provides technical assistance to employees, vendors, and contractors ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures governing fund disbursement.  Monthly reports to complete and/or printing: Sunpass, WEX, WIC, Copier, Postage, return check log, OCO items, accounts receivable, print admin reports, print conman reports, print and electronically distribute EO list. Quarterly Reports: Change fund audit.  Annual Report: E-Payment report. Acts as Fiscal Final Approver for warrant distribution and all Purchasing Card Transactions:  Reviews all P-Card charges for completeness and accuracy.  Electronically approves (Signs Off) P-Card transactions in the system for payment by the Department of Financial Services (DFS).  Responds to audit inquiries within the established timeframe.  Provides technical assistance, training, and refresher trainings to Purchasing cardholders and supervisors/approvers in the use of the P-Card Payment Management System.  Ensures all disbursements adhere to chapter 215.422 F.S. (prompt payment), rule 69I-40 F.A.C. (audit), DFS guidance, Reference Guide for State Expenditure and all other financial or audit requirements.

Inputs all FLAIR TR 58, 51, 30 and 96 transactions as necessary and as determined by the Public Health Services Manager or delegate. Ensures the daily cash fee reports have been received and processed by finance office staff and periodically audit random reports for errors.  Participates in conferences, teleconferences, conference calls, meetings, and seminars related to disbursements.  Acts as backup for other positions within the department.  Maintains the confidentiality for the information in accordance with state and federal statutes, rules, regulations and DOH Information Security Policies, Protocols and Procedures, in accordance with Protocol; Security – 3, V, Section 1-3.  Communicates all concerns and issues to Public Health Services Manager.

Attends two outreach events annually.  Performs purchasing for the department internal and external.  

Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of computer software including applications.

Knowledge of FLAIR, MFMP, Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint