Accounting Clerk

Delta Dental Plan of Michigan, Inc.; Okemos (MI); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) savings plans

Tuition reimbursement or educational助

Job summary

Delta Dental Plan of Michigan, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support daily accounting tasks in a hybrid role in Okemos, MI. You’ll enter transactions, process deposits, reconcile accounts and assist with billing activities alongside the finance team.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, some bookkeeping coursework or experience, and demonstrates proficiency with spreadsheet software and basic accounting concepts. Strong accuracy and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bookkeeping/accounting coursework or 2 years bookkeeping experience
• Pass Accounting Clerk assessment with 80% accuracy within the past 12 months
• Proficiency with personal computing and spreadsheet applications (80% test accuracy)

Responsibilities

• Creates accounting data, initiates journal entries and records in the finance system
• Processes remote deposit and lockbox deposit transactions
• Reconciles general ledger, vendor, bank and customer accounts periodically
• Verifies EFT totals and check issue totals with banks
• Maintains call lists and aging reports for group billing
• Creates miscellaneous invoices and maintains records
• Handles inquiries from internal and external sources
• Maintains related departmental records and files
• Processes overpayments and returned checks
• Adjusts claims including reversing, re-adding and correcting

Skills

Data entry

Accounts reconciliation

Financial reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bookkeeping/Accounting coursework or 2 years bookkeeping experience

Tools

Spreadsheet software (Excel)

Personal computing

Job description

Job Title: Accounting Clerk

Number of Positions: 1

Location: Okemos, MI

Location Specifics: Hybrid

Job Summary

At Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana we work to improve oral health through benefit plans, advocacy and community support, and we amplify this mission by investing in initiatives that build healthy, smart, vibrant communities. We are one of the largest dental plan administrators in the country, and are part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, which operates two of the largest dental networks in the nation. At Delta Dental, we celebrate our All In culture. It’s a mindset, feeling and attitude we wrap around all that we do – from taking charge of our careers, to helping colleagues and lending a hand in the community.

Typical Assignments

• Creates accounting data, initiates corresponding journal entries, and enters into finance/accounting system
• Processes remote deposit and lockbox deposit transactions
• Reconciles accounting data including but not limited to, general ledger, vendor accounts, bank statements, and customer accounts on a periodic basis
• Verifies electronic fund transfers (EFT) totals and check issue totals with banking institutions
• Maintains call lists and aging reports for group billing accounts
• Creates miscellaneous invoices and maintains appropriate records
• Handles telephone and written inquires from internal and external sources
• Operates office equipment which may include personal computer, copier, fax, scanner, calculator and adding machine, etc.
• Maintains related departmental records and files
• Processes personal overpayment and/or Delta returned checks from providers and/or subscribers
• Adjusts claims as necessary, including reversing, re-adding, and correcting

Minimum Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Bookkeeping/accounting course work to include the completion of Principles of Accounting or two years work experience involving bookkeeping/accounting procedures including balancing and reconciling
• Successful completion of the Accounting Clerk assessment (passing score of 80% accuracy) within the past 12 months
• Knowledge of personal computing and software applications through experience, coursework, or successful completion (80% accuracy) of applicable test administered by Human Resources including: Intermediate spreadsheet applications

The company will provide equal employment and advancement opportunity within the context of its unique business environment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, familial status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, height, weight, military status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law or ordinance.

Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana has been a dental benefits leader for more than 60 years, and today with our affiliates, we are one of the largest dental plan administrators in the country. It’s our mission to improve oral health through benefit plans, advocacy and community support, and we amplify this mission by making investments that build healthy, smart, vibrant communities. We celebrate diverse thought and foster a culture where employees go All In – for the company, themselves, their colleagues and their communities.

Benefits

• Employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) savings plans, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement or educational assistance.
• Employees are also eligible for annual incentive compensation based on annual business goals.
• Additionally, employees receive eight hours of paid volunteer time each year, access to an on-staff health coach and personal trainer, plus many other perks.

Delta Dental is an Equal Opportunity Employer.