ACCOUNTANT II - 50000233
State of Florida, Florida, NY, United States
Job Overview
Location: Pembroke Pines, Broward County
Agency: Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Working Title: ACCOUNTANT II - 50000233
Position Number: 50000233
Pay Plan: Career Service
Salary: $36,092.42 annually (plus Competitive Area Differential of $1,268.80)
Pay Frequency: Paid Bi‑Weekly
Requisition No: 873269
Posting Closing Date: 04/24/2026
Benefits
Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan.
Health, vision, dental, disability and other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates.
Paid vacation and sick leave.
Nine paid holidays and a personal day.
Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to six credits per semester).
Minimum Qualifications
One (1) year of employment experience working in a professional office environment performing administrative or clerical functions.
One (1) year of employment experience communicating with internal and external customers, both verbally and in writing.
One (1) year of 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 employment screening process to include, but not limited to, a national background investigation 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, MatrixCare, and MFMP.
Position Description
The incumbent 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.
Provides 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, including, but not 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.
Assisting and/or backing up the Business Manager as directed.
Reviewing requisitions for supplies/equipment to assure expenditures are within the established budget and in accordance with Department purchasing guidelines, regulations, standards, and Florida Statutes.
Compiling and preparing reports to verify the accuracy of monies collected and deposited into resident & facility accounts.
Ensuring monies are forwarded to the Department’s Fiscal Officer.
Filing inquiries, reconsiderations and appeals to the appropriate agency or individual(s) for rejected statements.
Performing other related duties as required and providing support to other facility administrative staff as directed.
Additional Information
• This position is in the Career Service system.
• 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 here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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Location: Pembroke Pines, Broward County
Agency: Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Working Title: ACCOUNTANT II - 50000233
Position Number: 50000233
Pay Plan: Career Service
Salary: $36,092.42 annually (plus Competitive Area Differential of $1,268.80)
Pay Frequency: Paid Bi‑Weekly
Requisition No: 873269
Posting Closing Date: 04/24/2026
Benefits
Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan.
Health, vision, dental, disability and other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates.
Paid vacation and sick leave.
Nine paid holidays and a personal day.
Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to six credits per semester).
Minimum Qualifications
One (1) year of employment experience working in a professional office environment performing administrative or clerical functions.
One (1) year of employment experience communicating with internal and external customers, both verbally and in writing.
One (1) year of 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 employment screening process to include, but not limited to, a national background investigation 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, MatrixCare, and MFMP.
Position Description
The incumbent 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.
Provides 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, including, but not 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.
Assisting and/or backing up the Business Manager as directed.
Reviewing requisitions for supplies/equipment to assure expenditures are within the established budget and in accordance with Department purchasing guidelines, regulations, standards, and Florida Statutes.
Compiling and preparing reports to verify the accuracy of monies collected and deposited into resident & facility accounts.
Ensuring monies are forwarded to the Department’s Fiscal Officer.
Filing inquiries, reconsiderations and appeals to the appropriate agency or individual(s) for rejected statements.
Performing other related duties as required and providing support to other facility administrative staff as directed.
Additional Information
• This position is in the Career Service system.
• 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 here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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