ACCOUNTANT IV

Requisition No: 850924

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68064857 - ACCOUNTANT IV

Position Number: 68064857

Salary: $1,433.23 - $2,413.74 biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 04/27/2025

Agency Overview:

The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is Florida's chief health policy and planning entity. The Agency is responsible for administering the Florida Medicaid program, the licensure and regulation of nearly 50,000 health care facilities, and empowering consumers through health care transparency initiatives.

Under the direction of the Agency Secretary Shevaun L. Harris, AHCA is focused on advancing Governor DeSantis’ vision for Florida’s health care system to be the most cost-effective, transparent, and high-quality health care system in the nation. Current Agency initiatives include implementing Florida’s groundbreaking Canadian Prescription Drug Importation Program, overhauling Florida’s healthcare technological ecosystem, and increasing insight in the cost of health care services.

The Medicaid program provides low-income families and individuals with access to health care. If you have a desire to use your talent and skills at an organization that provides critical services to millions of individuals and families across the state, AHCA invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team. As one of Florida’s leading state agencies, AHCA’s diverse workforce community of more than 1,400 employees is proud of its efforts to serve the people of Florida.

Agency Objectives:

HIGH QUALITY

Emphasizing quality in all that we do to improve health outcomes, always putting the individual first.

TRANSPARENT

Supporting initiatives that promote transparency and empower consumers in making well informed healthcare decisions.

COST-EFFECTIVE

Leveraging Florida’s buying power in delivering high quality care at the lowest cost to taxpayers.

Position Overview:

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the quality of health care in Florida. We are seeking to hire an Accountant IV who desires to work to enhance the delivery of health care services through the Florida Medicaid Program. This position requires a candidate who is creative, flexible, innovative, and who will thrive in a fast-paced, team-based work environment.

This position is responsible for accounting activities in the Disbursements Section of the Bureau of Financial Services. These duties require knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) system and the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) accounting procedures. All disbursements shall adhere to Section 215.422, F.S. (prompt payment), Section 112.061, F.S. (travel), Chapter 69I-40, F.A.C. (Bureau of Auditing), DFS guidance (such as memos, Reference Guide for State Expenditures, etc.) and all other financial or audit requirements.

This position is responsible for processing invoices in MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) as an Exception Handler and Invoice Manager. Processes other non-MFMP payments in FLAIR. Serves as back-up for the preparation and payment of the Weekly Provider Payment (also referred to as the weekly Medicaid run). Performs internal audit reviews to determine the validity of invoices processed. Performs a review of documents to ensure proper documentation is on file, the three-date stamp is completed correctly, and invoices are accurate and in compliance with state rules. Reviews account coding to ensure transactions are properly recorded and established procedures are followed. Keeps accurate payment records with each payment in accordance with the AHCA accounting procedures. Provides technical assistance to program offices regarding MFMP and non-MFMP payments. Prepares federal draw requests for contracts and inter-agency agreements.

Performs all necessary research to ensure that vendors have been paid to avoid duplicate payments, resolves billing disputes, provides DFS with necessary documentation, and makes corrections. This includes the resolution of rejected vouchers. Maintains files on purchase orders, receiving reports, and invoices to ensure completeness and efficiency. Reviews all outstanding encumbrance reports for errors and progress of payments on a monthly basis.

Reconciles outstanding encumbrances. Works closely with the appropriate staff to resolve issues and makes corrections timely to ensure that encumbrance balances are accurately reflected in the Agency’s accounting records by the close of each month.

Responds to inquiries from vendors, program offices, the Vendor Ombudsman, and DFS in a thorough and timely manner. Performs all necessary research to resolve discrepancies and disputes.

Participates in the certified forward process by reviewing all pending invoices and purchase orders to ensure that the appropriate amounts are certified as A or B items.

Performs other related duties as required. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting with, or conducting training sessions for the Bureau’s fiscal staff and program offices related to proper financial management and internal/administrative controls.

This position is not a remote or telework position; it will have to report to a Field Office or the Headquarters in Tallahassee.

Salary Range:

$1,433.23 - $2,413.74 Biweekly ($37,263.98 - $62,757.24 Annually)

Salary is negotiable based on experience.

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;

• Flexible Spending Accounts;

• State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions;

• Generous annual and sick leave benefits;

• 9 paid holidays a year and 1 Personal Holiday each year;

• Career advancement opportunities;

• Tuition waiver for courses offered by Florida’s nationally ranked State University System;

• Training and professional development opportunities;

• And more!

For more information about the Bureau of Financial Services, please visit our website at https://ahca.myflorida.com/agency-administration/division-of-operations.

Join us at the Agency for Health Care Administration in fulfilling our mission to provide “Better Health Care for all Floridians.”

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.

• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to an accounting program and invoice processing.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

• Four (4) years or more of accounts payable experience.

• Two (2) years or more of working with the Microsoft Office Suite.

• High school diploma or its equivalent is preferred; and

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is preferred and four (4) years of professional accounting experience; or any combination of non-professional or professional experience and college education of 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours for each year, provided such education includes two courses in accounting, can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience; or

• A Master’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university or possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certificate is preferred and one (1) year of professional accounting experience.

• Four (4) years or more of processing invoices in MyFloridaMarketPlace or by using another web-based or electronic system is preferred.

• Four (4) years or more of using the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) system or another accounting system is preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT: DEAN ROHE (850) 412-3935

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.