Finance Clerk

Title: Finance Clerk

Location: Jonesboro United States

Job Description:

FINANCE CLERK - FINANCE

Classification Title: Finance Clerk Part Time

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

This is accounting, clerical and data entry work related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliation, audit and other functions. Work includes duties of a routine and repetitive nature such as computer entry of journal data, accounts receivable and accounts payable including voucher payment set-up, balancing, control and reconciliation along with related accounting functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position; however, all functions may not be performed in all departments. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Duties also include compiling and sorting financial documents and forms; copying and microfilming documents; filing financial reports, vouchers and checks; operation of office equipment including copiers, FAX machine, ten key adding machines, typewriters, personal computers, data terminals, binding and related equipment. All work is performed as part of the accounting cycle which involves critical weekly and monthly work deadlines. Accuracy and efficiency in performing work is critical to the position. Work is performed under general supervision according to established operating procedures. All work is reviewed while in process and/or upon completion by lead worker or supervisor. Performs other related duties as required.

Searches website for Medicaid eligibility for accounts receivable 1/1 report; calls patients and mailing form letters for insurance information for accounts receivable 2/2 and 4/4 report.

Researches correct address for return mail; mails treat and release claim; sorts and distributes of incoming mail by type of document such as invoices, utility bills and/or departmental payment requests; separates, folds, stuffs and mails invoices on a weekly basis.

Establishes accounts receivable and accounts payable files for vendor and customer accounts; copies, files, and binds computer reports, financial records, correspondence and other documents

Reviews computer printouts against hard-copy records for data entry accuracy and computation work; totals balances and verifies the accuracy of data; collates, stapling and batch set-up of invoices, purchase orders and voucher entry forms; adds and calculates of invoice totals for each accounts payable batch; fills out batch control slips; answers phones and forwards messages.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or GED that includes successful course work in typing, office machines, accounting or bookkeeping, computer keyboarding and personal computer technology. Some college or technical school is preferred. Some prior work experience in a general office or accounting department is required. May be required to work up to 25 hours per week (between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm).

Clayton County, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Position : 43

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : FINANCE

Grade : GRADE 215

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $15.12