FISCAL ASSISTANT I – 64006500 1

FISCAL ASSISTANT I – 64006500 1

Date: Oct 17, 2024

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Requisition No: 839456

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: FISCAL ASSISTANT I – 64006500 1

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64006500

Salary: $1,500.00 Biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 10/27/2024

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Job Posting Category: Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Fiscal Assistant I position is based at the Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County and reports directly to the Finance & Accounting Director I. The Fiscal Assistant I will work with the Fiscal team and primarily be responsible to work on Accounts Receivable, Cash Distribution, Billing, and Bank Deposits. This position is anticipated to work 40 hours per week at a bi-weekly rate of $1,500.00.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of Statutes, Rules and Regulations that pertain to the programs

Knowledge of recordkeeping procedures

Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices.

Knowledge of basic arithmetic.

Knowledge of office procedures and practices.

Knowledge of basic filing practices.

Ability to maintain fiscal records.

Ability to post, balance and reconcile fiscal records.

Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculations.

Ability to organize and file materials.

Ability to review fiscal data for accuracy and completeness.

Ability to compile fiscal data.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

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

Ability to use a computer, MS Word, Excel, One Drive, Outlook, & Teams.

Ability to work flexible hours, if needed

Qualifications:

Minimum:

Valid Florida drivers license or Florida identification card is required.

Reliable transportation is required.

Working knowledge of MS Excel is required.

Preferred:

An associate degree or higher in business-related field.

Previous experience in Accounting or Bookkeeping or Budget.

Experience working for a State of Florida agency in a business role .

Experience in MFMP AOD, FIRS, and/or FLAIR systems preferred.

Experience in HMS or other electronic health record (EHR) system.

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:

Port Charlotte, FL

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:

Annual and Sick Leave benefits;

Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;

State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

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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/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. 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.

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 Departments 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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, US, 33980

Nearest Major Market:Fort Myers