68063436 - PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT SPECIALIST 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: 846583 Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration Working Title: 68063436 - PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT SPECIALIST Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 68063436 Salary: $1,794.92 - $2,333.40 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 $1,794.92 - $2,333.40 Biweekly ($46,667.92 - $60,668.40 annually). Salary is negotiable based on experience. This is a highly professional position requiring substantial financial, administrative and operational knowledge of the Agency's Medicaid State and Local Administration Program for Medicaid's Medical Assistance Program (MAP), Administration (ADM) and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The incumbent in this position performs a variety of financial management duties independently and under the direct supervision of the Operations and Management Consultant Manager. This position's significant responsibilities involve the preparation of federal budget and expenditure reports, grants management and administration, cash and revenue management, contract administration and financial analyses. This position functions as the primary financial contact between the Florida State Medicaid Program, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and state and federal auditors regarding funds for Title XIX and as needed for Title XXI funds. The duties and functions of this Professional Accountant Specialist position include but are not limited to the following. * Analyze and prepare the Weekly Medicaid run data which is used to determine federal draw requests and to support warrants issued to reimburse Florida Medicaid providers. * Prepare and submit the quarterly Title XIX (ADM) Expenditure Report to CMS as well as compile supporting documentation in coordination with the programs' offices and the Bureau of Financial Services' Revenue Unit. * Prepare and submit the State Budget Plan for Medicaid State and Local Administration (CMS-37). * Review Title XIX draw requests received from the Disbursements Section for accuracy and timely submission to the Revenue Unit for processing. * Collect and analyze data to include interpreting and/or evaluating compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures. * Complete the annual Title XIX State Match Report. Collect and compile the match data from various state match sources. Review and respond to state auditor inquiries concerning the State Match Report. * Perform weekly, monthly and quarterly reconciliations of the Title XIX expenditures and revenue. * Serve as backup to the other Professional Accountant Specialist position within the Grants Management. * 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 principles, theories and concepts of governmental accounting and accounting systems. Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data. Utilize automated spreadsheet applications and web-based systems. Prepare financial reports, workpapers and schedules. Utilize problem solving techniques. Communicate effectively. Review, analyze and evaluate financial data. Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS Four years of professional accounting experience with the State of Florida. Professional or non-professional accounting experience or any combination of this experience and up to 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college education, including two courses in accounting, can substitute for the required experience. A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field can substitute for the required experience. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS N/A CONTACT : KIMBERLY JORDAN 850-412-3851 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