Accounting Technician I

About the role

The Revenue and Billing Accountant Tech I position is an entry-level role that flexes between the Revenue and Billing departments. This position provides agency accounting and infrastructure support necessary to meet federal and state financial reporting obligations.

Responsibilities

• Picks up mail daily from the mail room
• Opens Vital Records and miscellaneous mail, receives, identifies, and receipts Vital Records payments made to the agency, applying these payments to the correct funding as identified per application
• Follows proper handling of PII (Personally Identifiable Information) guidelines
• Reconciles and balances all receipted check payments with reported totals on a daily basis
• Shreds deposited checks
• Looks up records and receipts for program areas, as requested
• Bundles receipts & applications for programs
• Data entry for Medicaid claims
• Data entry and pulling reports for Revenue Generating Contracts
• Ensures documents are named and filed correctly
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• One year of clerical or bookkeeping experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting completion of six semester hours in accounting or bookkeeping at an accredited college or university for each six months of the required experience or the completion of a vocational training course in accounting for the one year of experience

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of and support for mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
• Works effectively in a team environment, participating and assisting their peers

Skills

• Knowledge of accounting procedures, of business arithmetic, and of modern office methods and procedures
• Knowledge is required in the use of office equipment such as calculators, personal computers, and copiers
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and perform a wide range of accounting functions

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care
• Retail Savings Plan with a generous match
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Pay

The annual salary for this position is up to $45,000.00, based on education and experience

Schedule

Monday – Friday, Primary Hours: 8am-5pm