Accountant II

Role Overview

• WIC is the Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children.
• This is a high-level position that provides logistical support to the WIC program.
• The Accountant II serves as the purchasing agent and provides accounting, auditing, invoicing, payment and budgetary support functions for the WIC project and other agreements.
• The incumbent must possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to be able to meet the core competencies regarding budget responsibilities and the computer skills to navigate the budget.
• Assists in the preparation of the program's annual operating budgets and agreements that impact the budgets.
• Monitors budget performance of various contracts and agreements in established financial systems.
• The incumbent in this position is required to satisfactorily complete the following trainings in TRAIN at least 30 days prior to the beginning of each annual budget cycle established in the RPI process.
• The incumbent will serve as a Level 4 Budget Manager to include the preparation and monitoring of annual budget for assigned program area.
• This will require reviewing and monitoring of OCA budgets and EAR completion all WIC employees.
• The incumbent is required to review assigned program budgets and OCA balances monthly and at a minimum meet with the CHO Business Office quarterly to make any necessary budget adjustments.
• Maintains and balances payroll records for WIC staff.
• Reconciles and maintains fiscal records for agency staff.
• Prepares the WIC and Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (BPC) monthly reports of program operations.
• Interacts with appropriate fiscal personnel in performance of daily responsibilities.
• Assures WIC staff meets all deadlines for submission of reports, vouchers, and other documents.
• Processes purchases orders, manages lease agreements and any other related purchases and expenses for the program.
• Trains purchasing requestors in the correct procedures, rules, and laws of purchasing.
• Serves as contact person for the department purchasing needs and helps assure timely processing of paperwork related to purchases and payments.
• The incumbent works with vendors, related to purchases and price quotes and handles all requisitions and purchases for the Agency.

Requirements

• Minimum
• a year of experience managing a budget and a year of experience managing an inventory.
• Preferred
• Experience with State of Florida purchasing through MFMP/AOD

Benefits

• 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• And more!