Job Duties The Accounting Technician provides high quality customer service through interactions with Steele County residents, internal departments and various external entities. The Accounting Technician processes payments on behalf of the County and ensures accuracy of disbursements and receipts as well as prepares department payroll for processing. Duties include but are not limited to:

Assists in maintaining all departmental accounts receivable for patient and program health care services in conjunction with the Finance office:

o Determines information needed for invoice preparation of health care claims to multiple billing sources, coordinates with professional staff to obtain needed data, and prepares and submits monthly home and family health care bills in PHDOC.

o Invoices private pay billings for home care services.

o Monitors claims and researches billing related problems through coordination with professional staff, third party reimbursement sources and management staff, and resubmits claims accordingly and codes the receipts to the appropriate general ledger accounts.

o Prepares deposits.
Responsible for departmental accounts payable in conjunction with the Finance Office:

o Codes vouchers for vendor bills to coincide with specific program cost percentages.

o Verifies calculations and codes vouchers for contracted services and staff mileage and reimbursements.
Prepares department's payroll information to upload to payroll office for payment.
Provides computer and software (including PHDoc) troubleshooting for agency staff.
Processes monthly home care OASIS submission.
Participate in emergency preparedness activities or emergency events as appropriate and/or as assigned.
Comply with the Safety Program Policies of the County.
Comply with the Code of Ethics for employees of the County, the Minnesota Data Privacy Act and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
Performs general office, customer service and/or clerical duties within the department such as:

o Addresses customer questions over the phone or in person concerning department functions and operations.

o Maintains office records, files and records retention schedules.

o Provides backup support and assistance at information desk.
Performs other duties of a comparable level or @type, as required.

Minimum Education Required
2 year technical or associate degree with emphasis in: accounting, finance, business administration or related field

Minimum Experience Required
2 years of accounting experience
Valid Driver's License
Ability to pass a background check

Shift First (Day)

Number of Openings 1

Public Transportation Accessible No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply Yes

Physical Required No

Drug Test Required No

Compensation $28.04 - $31.49 / Hourly

Postal Code 55060

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

4802

Job Type

Full Time

Job Benefits

*Steele County will contribute to HSA/VEBA $1,700 for single or $3,500 for family (if you elect to pay for our Medical insurance that is provided by Medica); other benefits that are available include dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability insurance, deferred compensation plan, pension plan, employee assistance program, paid time off, etc.

Cost of living adjustment and pay increases per union contract.

Application Link

https://secure6.entertimeonline.com/ta/6128339.jobs?ShowAllOpenings

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