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The Office of Financial Management is excited to announce an opening for a Fiscal Consultant who will serve as the subject matter expert for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) billing receivables. This is a great opportunity to put your financial expertise to work in a role that supports critical community services while offering excellent benefits, work-life balance, and room to grow your career.In this role, you’ll support the daily operations of our Accounts Receivable team by overseeing EMS billing activities, reviewing refunds and receivables for accuracy and compliance, and serving as a trusted resource for complex financial and regulatory questions. If you’re a detail-oriented person seeking meaningful work, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for professional advancement, we encourage you to apply today!
In this role, you will...
Review and process EMS refund requests by auditing supporting documentation and third-party billing data to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and contractual requirements.
Conduct detailed accounting and auditing work, including reconciling billing reports, cash logs, and financial system data, as well as reviewing exception files and Level of Service (LOS) requests.
Ensure EMS billing is accurate and aligns with board-approved resolutions, contracts, and policies.
Investigate and respond to customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism and care, clearly documenting findings and resolutions.
Stay up to date on legislative, regulatory, and process changes and help implement updates to maintain compliance and efficiency.
Provide backup support to the Fiscal Consultant and the Business Professional II EMS Services Lead, assisting with related departmental functions as needed.
Work Hours:
Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 07:15 a.m. to 04:15 p.m. (no weekends!)
As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.
To be considered for this role, you must have the following:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or other related field and 2+ years of progressively responsible professional experience.
OR: Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for 1 year of the required experience.
OR: 6+ years of related professional experience or certifications may substitute for the required education.
The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:
Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration.
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Ability to interpret and apply complex instructions presented in written, verbal, diagrammatic, or schedule-based formats.
Proficient analytical skills, with the ability to identify issues, gather relevant data, and draw sound conclusions.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage tasks accurately and efficiently.
Prior experience working in a government or public sector environment.
Physical Demands: Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.
Starting Pay Range: $53,456.00 - $55,000.00
Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).
If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:
1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)
Benefits:
A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team.
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Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.
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