What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at Manpower Las Vegas?
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.