OPS ACCOUNTANT II - 64801330

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

DIVISION OF DISABILITY DETERMINATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

THIS POSITION IS AN OPS POSITION

THIS ADVERTISEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS

TITLE:  OPS ACCOUNTANT II

POSITION LOCATION: TALLAHASSEE / LEON COUNTY

POSITION #:   64801330

SALARY:         $20.25 per hour

Answers to qualifying questions MUST be supported on your state of Florida employment application.

This is full-time position during normal business hours. This entry level position reviews, audits, and processes for payment medical invoices within the Division of Disability Determinations (DDD) – Finance and Accounting Unit. The incumbent in this position is responsible for the proper payment of invoices to vendors and may maintain vendor records and/or financial records. Training will be provided for the duties of the position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reviews, audits, and processes for payment medical invoices daily utilizing the Social Security Administration (SSA) case processing system(s), PCOMM, and Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) system.  Prioritizes work daily to ensure all medical invoices are processed in compliance with departmental guidelines, Section 215.422, Florida Statute and Chapters 69I-24 and 69I-40, Florida Administrative Code.

Reviews and ensures accuracy of vendor’s legal entity name, Federal Tax ID number, physical and remittance addresses, and usage of a copy service. Includes updating and maintaining the vendor files utilizing FLAIR (State Wide Vendor File, SWVF) and SSA systems, PCOMM, MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and other internal systems. This will include contacting vendors via telephone, fax or email to obtain the correct information and submitting e-Tickets as needed. 

Responsible for the final review and assembly of medical invoice voucher schedules for submission to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).  This includes verification of vendor name, federal tax ID number, and dollar amount(s).  Assists with verifying and uploading medical invoice logs to SSA system for batch file transmission.

Researches and responds within established guidelines to internal and external customers for payment inquires and vendor discrepancies. This may be performed via phone, fax, email or other means including but not limited to retrieving voicemail messages from the vendor hotline. This requires the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to respond to internal and external customers within 24-48 business hours.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of and ability to use Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) system

Knowledge of and ability to use MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP)

Knowledge of and ability to use  Social Security Administration (SSA) Systems

Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Knowledge of Florida Statutes 215.422 (Prompt Payment) and 112.061 (Travel)

Knowledge of Florida Administrative Code Chapters 69I-24 and 69I-40

Knowledge of and ability to assemble medical vouchers

Ability to compile, review and analyze data for reporting

Ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing

Ability to utilize a calculator

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience auditing and/or processing invoice payments.

Customer service experience.

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:

Tallahassee

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:

• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
  (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• 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 participation in direct deposit.

Your conditional job offer and access to Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) systems, data, information, and/or premises are contingent upon you passing the SSA suitability process.

*Note: This covers the preliminary screening (pre-screen) and the final background adjudication stage of the suitability process.

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.

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 (1-877-562-7287). 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 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.