GOVERNMENT ANALYST I

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Job Ttitle: GOVERNMENT ANALYST I

Company: State of Florida


Description: Requisition No: 843105Agency: Department of HealthWorking Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST I – 64080415Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 64080415Salary: $41,561.57 – $50,000.00Posting Closing Date: 01/05/2025Total Compensation EstimatorOPEN COMPETITIVEYour Specific Responsibilities:This is a professional position serving as a support role for the Contract Payment Section within disbursements in the Bureau of Finance and Accounting. This is a highly responsible position that performs evaluation functions for the Contract Disbursement Section and provides auditing and payment processing for advance and complex payments. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:Meets regularly with the Health Financial Manager & Accounting Services Supervisor II in the Contract Disbursements Section to carryout routine evaluation efforts including:

• Samples payments completed by Contract Accountants in the month prior.
• Assess the accuracy of the sampled payments by following an established criterion.
• Prepare monthly report with sampled payments and any applicable findings.
• Provide evaluation findings to the Health Financial Manager and Accounting Services Supervisor II monthly by the established deadline.
• Manage and monitor the accounting program in place for County Health Department & Program Offices pharmaceutical orders.
• Audit and process weekly distributions to pharmaceutical vendor.
• Organize and track all invoices relating to the distributions.
• Provide guidance and support to the CHD’s & program offices that are involved in pharmaceutical program.
• Ensure pharmaceutical program is in balance monthly from prepaid distributions versus actual costs.
• Update monthly reports within program file.
• Prepare weekly report for Health Financial Manager.
• Perform expanded audits on contractual payments that have been found through typical auditing to have repetitive or extensive issues.
• Prepare and submit a report to the Health Financial Manager for each contract reviewed.
• Assist the Accounting Supervisor II in conducting voucher approval by approving vouchers for a minimum of two Accountants per month.
• Audit and process contractual payments or special payments that have been deemed complex and require special handling.
• Process requests from Accountant’s within the section to restore encumbrances and assist with outstanding recon items.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Strong technical skills in Microsoft Suite with a focus on Microsoft Excel used to create detailed and complex Spreadsheets (Ex: V-Lookup, Pivot Tables, Sorting, Filtering, etc.). Ability to manage and coordinate large volumes of data, research, and provide guidance to other areas on corrections as needed. Ability to work within fixed timeframes. Experience in FLAIR (State of Florida Accounting system) is strongly desired. Knowledge of Finance and/or Budget is preferred.Qualifications:A minimum of two years of professional experience related to finance, accounting, program reviews, or quality control of data. Preference will be given to those with a bachelor’s degree; preferably in Accounting, Finance, Public/Business Administration or another related business major.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:4052 Bald Cypress WayTallahassee, FL 32399The 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 .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.govIf 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 Department’s 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 clicking . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Salary: $41561.57 – 50000 per year

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2024 23:33:55 GMT


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