Accounting Clerk - Contract 3227 (Accounting/Finance)

Overview

The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD) is an independent public health agency charged with helping Lexington be well since 1904 and proudly nationally accredited since 2014. Vision: We will move Lexington toward being one of the healthiest communities in the nation. Mission: Helping Lexington be well.
Values:  We commit to being...
Caring - by being thoughtful and considerate in all our interactions.
Accountable - in bringing high quality to our work.
Respectful - for all clients and for each other.
Equity - in opportunity and access.
Service - that exceeds expectations.
We are here to serve our clients and community. LFCHD provides a wide range of public health services for the community, including restaurant inspections, flu shots, HANDS visits for moms and dads, diabetes prevention/management, training to licensed childcare providers, nutrition through the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, school health, a needle exchange program to fight the spread of hepatitis C and HIV, and much more. Visit www.lfchd.org to learn more about LFCHD!

Job Skills / Requirements

Full Time Contract Position at 37.5 hours per week

Pay $28.23

• Applies the principles, theories, and concepts of accounting to specific systems and / or processes

• Assist in the preparation of reports for management and outside agencies on a timely basis

• Gathers and analyzes data necessary to complete required reports

• Prepares reconciliation of general ledger accounts as needed

• Manages the Purchase Order process – distribute P.O.s as needed; track P.O. totals to ensure no more than 10% over; maintain tracking spreadsheet; review P.O.s for accuracy

• Place all orders with credit card when needed

• Ensure Finance Officer approves payment for designated accounts

• Control the Kroger, Wal-Mart, Office Depot, Staples and other cards-make sure that the proper paper work is submitted from person wanting the card to shop

• Order forms and supplies as needed

• Maintain and process travel leave paperwork

• Maintain invoice files and ensure adherence to record retention laws

• Complete month end closing journal entries

• Input Fixed assets into accounting software

• Serve as back up for other finance staff

• Check and verify vendor statements

• Purchase, track, and account for Gift Cards

• Collect cash for agency clinics (I.e., Environmental Health & Protection Services and Public Health Clinic)

• Research and process the 1099 data before sending them out each year.

Education Requirements (All)

* Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university in accounting or closely related field.
* Associate's degree plus 3 years of applicable experience.

Certification Requirements (All)

Appropriate level Incident Command System (ICS) must be obtained within one year of appointment. ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 and Nuts & Bolts

Additional Information / Benefits

Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD) offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time and some part-time eligible employees.

• Annual Leave accruals
• Sick Leave accruals
• 13 paid holidays

Employee benefits summary:

3 medical plans are offered, so you can select the coverage that best meets your needs. Two plan options include an employer-funded health reimbursement account.

Employees who waive medical coverage are eligible for an employer-funded health reimbursement account that receives $175 per month.

Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance is available with three plan options ranging from basic to comprehensive.

Additional benefits include:

• basic life insurance
• long-term disability
• wellness program
• employee assistance program
• leave
• tuition reimbursement program

Retirement Benefits:

• Kentucky Public Pension Authorities (KPPA) and Cash Balance plan
• Kentucky Deferred Compensation which includes 401(k), 457, and IRA options.

Other optional benefits available

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Pension/Retirement, Educational Assistance