Accounting Technician

Steele County; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA/VEBA contributions

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Pension plan and PTO

Job summary

Steele County is seeking an Accounting Technician to deliver high-quality customer service while processing payments, disbursing funds, and preparing department payroll. You will work with county residents, internal departments and external entities to ensure accurate financial records and timely reporting.

Responsibilities include maintaining accounts receivable/payable, coding vouchers, reconciling expenses, assisting with inventory and client records, and supporting audits and eligibility

Qualifications

• Two-year associate degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of accounting or billing experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Process payments and ensure accuracy of disbursements and receipts.
• Maintain accounts receivable and accounts payable in conjunction with Finance.
• Code vouchers for vendor bills and verify calculations.
• Reconcile credit card expenses and assist with inventory tracking.
• Assist with client records, audits, and eligibility checks.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in accounting/finance

Job description

DutiesThe 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:
• Codes receipts to the appropriate general ledger accounts and prepares deposits.
• Process health insurance remits in electronic health system.
• Responsible for departmental accounts payable in conjunction with the Finance Office:
• Codes vouchers for vendor bills to coincide with specific program cost percentages.
• Verifies calculations and codes vouchers for contracted services and staff mileage and reimbursements.
• Reconciles credit card expenses and receipts.
• Assist with inventory counts and putting inventory into tracking system.
• Assist with entering and scanning client information into the electronic record.
• Assist with chart audits and waiver vendor billing issues.
• Assess client insurance eligibility.
• 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:
• Addresses customer questions over the phone or in person concerning department functions and operations.
• Maintains office records, files and records retention schedules.
• Provides backup support and assistance at front desk.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required.
• 2 year technical or associate degree with emphasis in: accounting, finance, business administration or related field

Job Duties

DutiesThe 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:
• Codes receipts to the appropriate general ledger accounts and prepares deposits.
• Process health insurance remits in electronic health system.
• Responsible for departmental accounts payable in conjunction with the Finance Office:
• Codes vouchers for vendor bills to coincide with specific program cost percentages.
• Verifies calculations and codes vouchers for contracted services and staff mileage and reimbursements.
• Reconciles credit card expenses and receipts.
• Assist with inventory counts and putting inventory into tracking system.
• Assist with entering and scanning client information into the electronic record.
• Assist with chart audits and waiver vendor billing issues.
• Assess client insurance eligibility.
• 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:
• Addresses customer questions over the phone or in person concerning department functions and operations.
• Maintains office records, files and records retention schedules.
• Provides backup support and assistance at front desk.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required.
• 2 year technical or associate degree with emphasis in: accounting, finance, business administration or related field

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 or billing experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to pass a background check

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

2

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Compensation

$28.04 - $35.78 / Hourly

Postal Code

55060

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

78671

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.