Professional Accountant

Requisition No: 878558 

Agency: Veterans Affairs

Working Title: PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT - 50950180

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 50950180 

Salary:  $49,410.14 + CAD $644.80 

Posting Closing Date: 07/09/2026 

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Requisition # 878558

**ANTICIPATED VACANCY**

PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS

Agency Headquarters, Mary Grizzle State Office Building

Largo, Pinellas County

Annual Base Salary: $49,410.14, plus current annual Competitive Area Differential (C.A.D.) of $644.80

Paid Bi-Weekly

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 (9) paid holidays and one (1) personal day. Tuition waiver is available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to six (6) credits per semester).

Education and employment history must be verifiable. Any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) on your application must be attached to the application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or accounting experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required bachelor’s degree; or any combination of experience and degree.
• Knowledge/experience working with accounts receivable and collections.
• Knowledge/experience working with basic accounting functions and principles.
• Competent in the use of computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Successful completion of a Level II Criminal Background Screening and due diligence process.  https://info.flclearinghouse.com  

PREFERRED QUALIFCATIONS:

• Experience in Healthcare accounting and medical billing.
• Knowledge of State of Florida and Federal laws and rules regarding healthcare billing regulations.
• Experience in the use of Healthcare Information Systems.
• Experience in the use of State of Florida (FLAIR) accounting system.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Under the general supervision of the Health Operations Manager, incumbent performs professional accounting duties involving independent applications of accounting skills reviewing activities and coordination of other fiscal related matters while utilizing the current agency billing software. Responsible for various financial functions including but not limited to recording, tracking, reconciling, and monitoring long-term care revenue received by the State Veterans’ Nursing Home and Domiciliary transferred into the general ledger. Responsible for monitoring residents’ room and board accounts receivables for all facilities including but not limited to the following:

• Monitoring of veteran resident’s patient liability and collections for compliance with Section 17.20, Florida Statutes and monthly reporting to the Health Operations Manager, Division of Administration, Long-Term Care Program Director and Facility Administrator.
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly A/R reports of veteran resident’s patient liability.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining updated Standard Operating Procedures and step-by step instructions of job responsibilities as assigned.
• Monitor, review, record daily cash deposits, and scan necessary documentation into the Health Information System (HIS).
• Monitor, track and process resident co-insurance adjustments.
• Assist with month-end and year-end balancing and reporting of all adjustments made in the HIS to the Fiscal Officer.
• Monthly reconciliation of deposits recorded into the HIS to the State Accounting System.
• Monthly reconciliation of all Resident Trust Fund bank accounts for all facilities.
• Submit all aged accounts to the State collection agency.
• Submit annual reporting of all delinquent accounts per Florida statutes.
• Prepare and submit write-off requests to the Department of Financial Service.
• Participate with cross-training activities with the Billing Unit to provide coverage as needed.
• Perform other billing/business related duties and assists other team members as assigned.

Degree/License/Certification:

Preference given to candidates who possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business, or related degree. 

Language:

English proficiency.

Knowledge: 

Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and computer skills (Internet searches, Excel, Word, etc.).  Highly motivated and work well independently and in a team environment. Applicant must have strong organizational skills.

Abilities:

• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
• Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing
• Ability to work on multiple and complex projects
• Ability to problem-solve effectively and develop workable solutions
• Ability to perform accurately in a detail-oriented environment
• Ability to compile, review, and reconcile data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively 
• Applicant should possess the ability to multi-task, handle short deadlines, be detail oriented & flexible, and possess the ability to maintain effective working relationships at all levels.

This is a Career Service Position

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.