Accounting Assistant I

• Range 57 ($28,514.40 – $46,672.80 Annually).

• Salary will be commensurate with experience. Limitations apply to current State employees. BENEFITS

• 12 paid holidays.

• 1 personal leave day accrued each January.

• 13 sick leave days.

• 13 annual leave days accrued in the first year of employment.

• Longevity bonus annually after 5 years of employment.

• Continuous opportunities for acquiring CEU’s needed for maintaining professional license.

• Very low-cost health and dental insurance through the Alabama State Employee Insurance Board.

• Defined retirement benefit (not impacted by economic downturns) and a pre-retirement death benefit through the Retirement Systems of Alabama. ▪ After 1 year, the minimum amount of the pre-retirement death benefit paid to your designated beneficiary is at least equal to your current or previous fiscal year annual salary. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from a standard high school.

• 12 months or more responsible clerical accounting work experience. KIND OF WORK

• Maintain established staffing levels for all programs.

• Receive call-ins noting the reason and expected return date.

• Timely posting of and implementation of Mandatory Overtime list.

• Address employees’ requests for leave.

• Prepare monthly schedules for MHTs to be submitted to Nursing Administration. Serve

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• Communicate appropriate staffing information with nursing supervisors and timekeepers.

• Complete records and logs associated with staffing.

• Communicate/exchange information with staff in a positive and respectful manner.

• Maintain organization of Staffing Office. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

• Knowledge of computer programs, various software, and general office equipment.

• Knowledge of computer and various Microsoft Office packages and general office equipment.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Knowledge of file maintenance and record keeping.

• Ability to accurately complete records, forms, reports, and other documentation.

• Ability to be always courteous and professional with patients, employees, and the public.

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

• Knowledge of mathematics to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and basic statistics.

• Ability to prepare, create, and disseminate data.

• Ability to multi-task functions.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. METHOD OF SELECTION

• Applicants will be rated based on an evaluation of their job-related training, abilities, experience, and education, and should provide adequate work history identifying experiences related to the duties and minimum qualifications as mentioned above.

• All relevant information is subject to verification.

• Drug screening and security clearances will be conducted on prospective applicants being given serious consideration for employment whose job requires direct contact with patients. Click Here to Apply Now: https://laserfiche.alabama.gov/Forms/ADMH-Job-Application Only work experience detailed on the application will be considered. Applications should be submitted by the deadline to be considered. Announcements open until filled will remain open until a sufficient applicant pool is obtained. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure the application will be considered for the position. Copies of License/Certifications should be uploaded with your application. A copy of the academic transcript is required. Appointment of successful candidate will be conditional based on receipt of the official transcript provided by the school, college, or university. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER