Requisition No: 796977

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT II - 64005190

Position Number: 64005190

Salary: $31,200.00 to $38,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 04/12/2023

Job posting category (Open Competitive)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position serves as the ACCOUNTANT II and works under the general supervision of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Coordinator, position #64067633, and provides professional support and technical assistance to DOH-Volusia staff, community agencies and the general public. This position requires knowledge of accounts payable, contracts, filing, scanning, medical billing/coding, and client service data management. This position requires knowledge of Ryan White Patient Care Part B services, the use of computer databases to compile data and create reports. The incumbent is primarily responsible for assuring data entry is performed accurately and timely in order to report needed information for continued funding.

The Contract Manager will be responsible for the day to day management of the contracts between the HIV/AIDS Program Office. Division of Disease Control, Bureau of Communicable Disease and the designated Lead Agency for patient care.

Contract Management Duties:

Responsible for management of all HIV/AIDS contracts at or under $150,000.00 until one year has passed then will be responsible for all HIV/AIDS contracted entered into between the HIV/AIDS Program Office, Tallahassee and local service providers in accordance with DOHP 250-14 Contractual Services Policy and Procedures.

Contract Manager will develop all contracts using DOH/HIV/AIDS Program Office Standard Contracts.

Contract Manager (CM) will be lead negotiator in all contract negotiations.

Inspect, process, and approve provider’s invoices for payment within established timeframes in accordance with Section 215.422, F.S.

Reviews contract deliverables and expenditures to determine compliance with established contract terms and timeframes.

CM will act as official custodian for HIV/AIDS contracts and monitors the provider’s performance, at a minimum, annually to ensure compliance with contract and programmatic terms and conditions.

Maintain all required documentation in the contract manager’s files in accordance with Department of Health contract management documentation requirements. Submit files every six months to supervisor for review.

Develops and plans contract procurement schedule annually to allow adequate time to evaluate current service provider and/or secure other potential providers.

Submit reports in the AIDS Information Management (AIMS) database on a monthly basis. Enters monthly invoice data generated from Finance and Accounting or the HIV/AIDS Contract Manager. Initiate the AIMS report each month and coordinate with AIMS manager at the AIDS Program office in Tallahassee. Enter client service and First Time This Year (FTTY) data into AIMS for monthly submission for both Volusia and Flagler counties.

Compose new contracts and/or memorandums of agreement on an as needed/requested basis.

Provide technical assistance to the agencies that hold the contracts for the prevention and patient care services. This is to include the development of measurable goals and objectives.

Attend contract management trainings facilitated by both the Department of Health and the HIV/AIDS Program Office to stay current with procedures and contract management certification.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic understanding of generally accepted accounting procedures and internal controls

Ability to prepare financial statements and reports

Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data

Qualifications:

Minimum -

Must have knowledge of basic understanding of generally accepted accounting procedures and internal controls

Must have ability to prepare financial statements and reports

Must have ability to analyze and interpret accounting data

Must have at least 1 year of accounts payable and receivable experience

Must have at least 1 year of medical and/or dental billing experience

Preferred -

Knowledge of the methods of data collection

Ability to coordinate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments

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:

Florida Department of Health - 1845 HOLSONBACK DR. DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32117

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

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• 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: http://www.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.

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.