ACCOUNTANT I - 64004371

Requisition No: 868942 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT I - 64004371

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64004371 

Salary:  $41,828.80 + $644.80 CAD Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 01/28/2026 

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   Accountant I - Accounts Payable

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Compare invoices with purchase orders to verify all information
• Create invoices within Ariba on Demand, verifying goods and services have been received by the program departments
• Research and analyze invoices for duplicate payments
• Provide support to program staff relating to accounts payable and travel policies and processes
• Prepare journal transfers
• Reconcile FLAIR encumbrance file with tracking spreadsheets
• Assist with training of staff for STMS and Works systems
• Maintain tracking spreadsheets and notify program staff of issues with timeliness compliance

 

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• 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 sit quietly at desk for extended periods of time to complete assignments
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Skill in use of personal computer and applicable software including Excel and Word.
• Skill in use of basic office equipment including phone, fax and copier machine

 

Qualifications:

Minimum-

Experience using Microsoft Excel 

Experience in data entry 

Experience working with Ariba on Demand (AOD)

Experience working in FLAIR

 

Preferred-

Experience in accounts payable or auditing

Knowledge of State of Florida Travel reimbursement policies and procedures

Knowledge of State of Florida State Purchasing Card policies and procedures

 

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: 

205 Dr MLK Jr Street N, St. Petersburg FL 33701

 

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;