What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Technician I position at Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas, Inc.?
Accounting Technician
Department - Administrative Services
FLSA Status - non-exempt
Job Summary
Apply accounting principles and methods to all assigned record-keeping processes and assigned financial billings.
Essential Functions
Receipt and deposit all cash received on a daily basis including all internal control procedures, coding of receipts and deposit preparation. Reconcile cash receipts to cash control sheet. Maintain savings account balances, including transfers.
Understand and assure compliance with Community Developmental Disability Organization (CDDO), Managed Care Organizations (MCO) and Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded (ICF/MR) regulations, procedures, and paperwork related to accounting and billing.
Data entry of all accounts receivable cash receipts after approval from Fiscal Services Manager.
Record and process payments for general fund and grant expenditures including data entry.
Process Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) billings.
Process Targeted Case Management (TCM) and Independent Living Counseling (ILC) billings.
Process Title XIX (ICF/MR) billings.
Process Early Childhood Intervention (ECI), Developmental Intervention (DI) and Family Service Coordination (FSC) billings.
Process Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) billings.
Process consumer loans, charges, billings or distributions for program services and patient obligations.
Follow-up on Remittance Advices received on billings for HCBS, TITLE XIX, TCM, ILC, ECI, DI, FSC, and NEMT, including Medicaid spend-down issues with ISC, MCO, and/or DCF.
Complete bank reconciliations for assigned bank accounts.
Reimburse petty cash funds and developmental centers imprest checking accounts.
Maintain inventory control and purchase of office, custodial, and medical supplies.
Issue purchase orders.
Prepare journal entries as applicable to assigned duties.
Assist with the annual audit on an as needed basis.
Complete other duties as assigned by the Fiscal Services Manager, Comptroller, or Director of Administrative Services.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a professional manner.
Other Responsibilities
Will have access to PHI and EPHI of individuals necessary to bill or pay for services provided; and of individuals necessary to determine eligibility for HUD, billing for HUD housing services and consultation of housing related issues.
This position is not subject to the two year training period as defined by KPERS.
Job Specifications
Education - Post-secondary education in accounting preferred.
Experience - Three years experience in bookkeeping or accounting including accounts payable and accounts receivable. Computer and 10-key skills required. Post-secondary accounting hours may substitute for experience.
Extent of physical effort required - Routine job requirements. Little if any behavior or other physical intervention.
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Other Requirements
Able to exercise good judgment and discretion in handling confidential information.
Valid driver's license.
This job description does not provide the basis for an employment contract or constitute an offer of employment. It is intended solely to outline the qualifications and responsibilities of this position. These qualifications and responsibilities may be changed at any time to support and enhance the organization's successful achievement of its mission.
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EEO Code - Office and Clerical
Revised Date - 08/21; 11/12; 04/12; 03/11; 02/10
