Account Clerk

Account Clerk 3A

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Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

The Prince George's County Health Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an Account Clerk 3A, grade A13 position, in the Family Health Services Division.

About the Position

This is advanced, specialized bookkeeping work in the maintenance of accounting and financial records within a conventional or automated system. Work at this level may typically include lead responsibilities in carrying out complicated bookkeeping tasks within a specific accounting function. Incumbents in this class are responsible for posting and balancing accounts receivable and payable to appropriate funds and appropriation accounts, preparation of financial reports, audit and control of vouchers, payroll reports, tax computations, posting and control of receipt disbursement journals, and cash balance ledgers to update bank balances. Work in this class is performed according to established procedures with general supervision and reviewed for accuracy and timeliness. Incumbents in this class are responsible for responding to general inquiries from County agencies, contractors and the general public and are responsible for leading subordinate employees in posting and balancing accounts receivable and payable to appropriate funds and appropriation accounts. Work usually requires the operation of a calculator, computer, fax machine, copier, and printer. This position will process and provide maintenance of accounting and financial records within the County SAP system. Incumbents in this position will create financial transactions including posting information to accounting journals or accounting software from source documents such as invoices to customers, cash receipts and supplier invoices. This position may also reconcile accounts to assure their accuracy. Contacts include supervisors, colleagues, the general public and County employees to provide and obtain information and resolve problems by phone, in written form or in person.

About the Agency

The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public's health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities.

Examples of Work

• Performs pre-chart billing activities as described in the Revenue Recovery manual.
• Performs financial interview to assess client's ability to pay, determines and advises clients of fees and collection process, and client's eligibility for insurance or medical assistance programs.
• Verifies client demographics are accurate and complete.
• Collects fees, apply payments to client accounts, post payments and prints approved Health Department receipts.
• Completes all necessary paperwork and transmits fee collected electronically to Fiscal Services office. Prepares payments for deposit.
• Maintains records of disbursements made to accounts and informs agencies and supervisor of fund deficiencies.
• Researches and gathers data for supervisor and accountants for use in the preparation of various financial statements and reports.
• Maintains general and subsidiary records by posting entries, adjusting journal entries, balancing against other records and preparing reports utilizing automated systems.
• Prepares and processes payments according to established procedures, verifying data, posting account information, researching and resolving discrepancies in account information, entering information into SAP, and/ or reconciling computer-generated checks against back-up documents.
• Maintains records of disbursements made to accounts and informs agencies and supervisor of fund deficiencies.
• Researches and gathers data for supervisor and accountants for use in the preparation of various financial statements and reports.
• Examines accounts and records for compliance with accounting procedures and makes necessary adjustments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D Certification.
• Successful completion of probationary period of nine (9) months at the Account Clerk II; or one (1) year of college coursework which included accounting, bookkeeping or financial management.
• Six (6) months of experience performing complex accounting/bookkeeping functions with data processing applications.

An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• EMR experience in EPIC.
• Billing and collections experience.

Each application must include information that clearly demonstrates the above qualifications for this position.

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates: June 15, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: 9314 Piscataway Rd, Clinton, MD 20735

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Only online applications will be accepted.

Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Internal Applicants: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.

General Plan Information: The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31. A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse. Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent. The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services). New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date. The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-