OPS Accountant II - 50601725

Ops Accountant II

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served U.S. We are seeking a motivated, dynamic individual to join our team. Our skilled nursing facility boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year (1) employment experience working in a professional office environment performing administrative or clerical functions.
• One year (1) employment experience communicating with internal and external customers, both verbally and in writing.
• One year (1) employment experience preparing correspondence and documentation.
• Computer proficiency and demonstrable experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and the use of web-based software.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to research policies and procedures and communicate findings.
• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to act on changing priorities and responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English: reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as required.
• Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not be limited to, a Level II background screening and drug test.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) functions.
• Experience in resolving complex accounting issues.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal requirements related to business office operations, financial reporting and financial record keeping.
• Experience in a long-term health care environment (nursing home; skilled nursing; or assisted living facility).
• Experience with medical finance (medical billing; claims processing, etc.)
• Experience using State of Florida software systems: FLAIR; ULTRA Care; SolAce; V-TRACs and MFMP.

Position Description:

• Performs duties involving the independent application of accounting skills and coordination of fiscal-related matters under the supervision of the Business Manager.
• Monitors and ensures accurate census count with current payer source.
• Provide timely reports as designated by facility administration and/or Headquarters.
• Responsible for performing accounts payable and/or accounts receivable functions to support business office staff to include, but not be limited to:
• Maintenance of the Resident Trust Fund account
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and end of fiscal year financial reports
• Processing invoices, vouchers and payments for bills
• Assist and/or backup the Business Manager as directed.
• Review requisitions for supplies/equipment to assure expenditures are within the established budget and in accordance with Department purchasing guidelines, regulations, standards and Florida Statutes.
• Compile and prepare reports to verify the accuracy of monies collected and deposited into resident & facility accounts.
• Ensure monies are forwarded to the Department's Fiscal Officer.
• File inquiries, reconsiderations and appeals to the appropriate agency or individual(s) for rejected statements.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Provides support to other facility administrative staff as directed.

This position is in the Other Personnel Service (OPS) system. 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.

Location: Port Charlotte, FL, US, 33954 Nearest Major Market: Fort Myers