Account Clerk 3

Nature and Variety of Work

About the Position

This is advanced, specialized bookkeeping work in the maintenance of accounting and financial records within a conventional or automated system. Work at this level may typically include lead responsibilities in carrying out complicated bookkeeping tasks within a specific accounting function. Incumbents in this class are responsible for posting and balancing accounts receivable and payable to appropriate funds and appropriation accounts, preparation of financial reports, audit and control of vouchers, payroll reports, tax computations, posting and control of receipt disbursement journals, and cash balance ledgers to update bank balances. Work in this class is performed according to established procedures with general supervision and reviewed for accuracy and timeliness. Incumbents in this class are responsible for responding to general inquiries from County agencies, contractors and the general public and are responsible for leading subordinate employees in posting and balancing accounts receivable and payable to appropriate funds and appropriation accounts. Work usually requires the operation of a calculator, computer, fax machine, copier, and printer. This position will process and provide maintenance of accounting and financial records within the County SAP system. Incumbents in this position will create financial transactions including posting information to accounting journals or accounting software from source documents such as invoices to customers, cash receipts and supplier invoices. This position may also reconcile accounts to assure their accuracy. Contacts include supervisors, colleagues, the general public and County employees to provide and obtain information and resolve
problems by phone, in written form or in person.

About the Agency

Examples of Work

• Performs pre-chart billing activities as described in the Revenue Recovery manual.
• Performs financial interview to assess client’s ability to pay, determines and advises clients of fees and collection process, and client’s eligibility for insurance or medical assistance programs.
• Verifies client demographics are accurate and complete.
• Collects fees, apply payments to client accounts, post payments and prints approved Health Department receipts.
• Completes all necessary paperwork and transmits fee collected electronically to Fiscal Services office. Prepares payments for deposit.
• Maintains records of disbursements made to accounts and informs agencies and supervisor of fund deficiencies.
• Researches and gathers data for supervisor and accountants for use in the preparation of various financial statements and reports.

Qualifications

• Must have experience at the Account Clerk II level equal to the length of the probationary period.

• One (1) year of college coursework which included accounting, bookkeeping or financial management.
• Six (6) months of experience performing complex accounting/ bookkeeping functions with data processing applications.

• EMR experience in EPIC

Additional Information

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

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