Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Preferred Start Date: October 26, 2026

Assignment Duration: 6 months

Schedule/Hours: 40 hours/wk. M-Th, 7am – 5:30pm. Two 15-minute breaks and one 30-minute lunch.

 

 

JOB DEFINITION

To perform a variety of technical accounting functions involving accounts payable and receivables, reconciling and monitoring accounting transactions using established procedures and guidelines; and to process medical billing.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

This job description lists examples of essential duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

 

? Post data to various ledgers, registers, journals and logs following established procedures and guidelines.

? Interpret and apply terms and conditions in the payment of contracts, vouchers and other documents.

? Verify accuracy of and input payment vouchers and/or mileage vouchers; reconcile and adjust journal entries; prepare daily cash receipts, purchase requisitions, purchase orders and receipt codes.

? Process payment vouchers; prepare and verify claims for payment; prepare and distribute accounts payable and travel checks.

? Verify accuracy of medical and general supplies, vaccine inventory and fixed assets.

? Research invoice and statement discrepancies, resolve problems.

? Process medical billing; ensure compliance with Medicare and insurance carriers guidelines related to coding; and resolve billing problems.

? Determine Medicaid eligibility of patients.

? Confirm Medicare and Medicaid claims.

? Perform a variety of general clerical duties including typing, filing, processing mail, and ordering supplies.

? Input and retrieve a variety of fiscal and statistical information using appropriate accounting software.

? Resolve outstanding, unpaid, or incorrectly paid claims.

? Recommend changes to procedures, guidelines and assist with updates of accounting policies.

? Prepare reports and special projects as assigned including management and audit requests.

? Provide technical information and support for all District staff in preparation of financial documents.

? Provide and request information from vendors as needed.

? Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent supplemented with a minimum of two (2) post high school training courses in bookkeeping or accounting, and one (1) year of technical and computerized accounting experience, including varied clerical work.

 

Knowledge of:

? Basic principles and practices of fiscal processes.

? Relevant computer functions and programs.

? Basic mathematical calculations.

? Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting.

? Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.

? Medical and business billing practices, procedures and coding.

? Principles and practices related to serving as an effective project team member; techniques for working with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Skill and Ability to:

? Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports.

? Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

? Present technical information to District staff in an appropriate and effective manner.

? Read and understand technical forms and receipts.

? Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

? Understand and maintain confidentiality of employee and patient records.

? Analyze and interpret applicable guidelines and regulations.

? Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.