68048904 - ACCOUNTANT III Date: Feb 12, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 846771 Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration Working Title: 68048904 - ACCOUNTANT III Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 68048904 Salary: $1,298.46 - $2,032.96 Biweekly Posting Closing Date: 02/22/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) Agency Overview: The Agency for Health Care Administration 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 Agency Secretary Jason Weida, the Agency 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. 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 not a remote worker (teleworker) position. SALARY RANGE $1,298.46 - $2,032.96 Biweekly ( $33,759.96 - $52,856.96 Annually). Salary is negotiable based on experience. This is a high-level position providing technical, financial and auditing assistance to the Agency for Health Care Administration's (AHCA) administrators and program staff in the planning, development and implementation of policies, procedures and programs as they relate to fiscal requirements of federal, state and local governments. The responsibilities of this position are of a broad scope requiring extensive knowledge of both state and federal accounting systems as well as being knowledgeable of all laws, rules and regulations governing federal grants and reporting requirements. This professional accounting position is responsible for the maintenance and collection of accounts receivable and past due collections. This position is also responsible for daily computer posting for all accounts. The incumbent in this position must possess professional accounting skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills and have a thorough knowledge of the Florida statutes and administrative codes that establish the parameters in which the incumbent must perform. A general understanding of accounting principles and personal computer operation is essential. The duties and responsibilities of this Accountant III position include, but are not limited to, the following. Initiate collection efforts, including letters to providers, receipt and identification of payments, interception of provider payments from the fiscal agent, and documentation and referral of cases to the legal office for action for accounts receivable cases and past due collections. Monitor accounts receivable cases and past due collection referrals as well as review repayment schedules to ensure providers and facilities remain in compliance. Assist facilities, Agency staff, and auditors with requests relating to Medicaid accounts receivable and past due invoices. Research checks, set up new cases, prepare deposits, and make non-deposits in the required accounting system. Maintain accurate computerized ledgers reflecting account activity or accounts receivable and maintain a well-documented, orderly, and historical filing system. Process and monitor all administrative final orders for past due collections. Communicate with Agency staff and facility representatives in the development, preparation, and negotiation of payment plans/settlement agreements to resolve outstanding debts due to the Agency. Monitor, record, and report on all revenue types, including communication with provider representatives, Agency and other state departmental staff for accounts receivable cases and past due collection referrals. Perform other duties as assigned. 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! KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures. Knowledge of the methods of data collection. Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records. 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 establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS Three years of professional or non-professional accounting experience. Any combination of this experience and up to 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college education including two courses in accounting can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS N/A CONTACT: KATRINA DERICO-HARRIS 850-412-3822 BACKGROUND SCREENING It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. 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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee