Account Clerk

Why work here?

As local public health, we protect and promote the highest level of health possible for the communities we serve. Our positive work culture is strengthened by our commitment to making all employees feel valued and respected.

Our values:

• Integrity
• Service Oriented
• Health Equity
• Communication
Community Engagement

What we offer:

• Family-first company culture
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Days Off (PDO)
• Personal Days
• Competitive Insurance – 3 options to choose from
• Dental and Vision
• MERS Retirement Plan
• Professional Development opportunities
• Employer Paid Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Weeks 5-12 50% paid Maternity/Paternity leave

Under general supervision, processes invoice payments, and posts and verifies cash receipts. Reviews and verifies transactions, computes charges and refunds, and prepares and mails payments. Maintains files and records, and ensures confidentiality, integrity and accuracy according to established policies and standards.

• Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering and sorting documents and related information.
• Pays invoices by verifying transaction information; and computes charges and refunds. Prepares and mails payments.
• Assists with maintaining accounting ledgers by posting account transactions.
• Verifies local county deposits for accuracy
• Summarizes deposits by coordinating transfer of funds between banking institutions and prepares journal entry.
• Assists with the preparation of adjusting entries with approval.
• Assists in maintaining related files and records and completes data entry using computer and accounting software accurately and efficiently.
• Serves as resource to supervisor and others in identifying and resolving issues and problems with work processes or customer or staff relations. Keeps supervisor apprised of issues or concerns.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary in response to emergencies, workloads or staffing shortages. Works flexible hours as needed.
• May complete special projects such as data compiling and entry, filing, mailing, copying, and so forth as requested.
• Maintains up-to-date vaccines including flu (influenza,) in accordance with CDC guidelines: Recommended Vaccines for Healthcare Workers.

• Knowledge of bookkeeping, and accounts payable, and ability to post and verify transactions, at a level normally acquired through completion of an Associate’s Degree in general business; or a High School degree with one year related experience.
• Ability to type accurately and efficiently at least 40 wpm and navigate computerized databases, and complete data entry accurately and efficiently.
• Interpersonal and communications skills to gather and exchange information.
• Able to work independently and make well-informed decisions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, and ability to identify, investigate and reconcile errors.
• Reliable transportation with valid Michigan driver’s license and certificate of insurance to travel to other locations for work, training, or meetings.