What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk/Benefits Tech position at Lewiston Independent School District?
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JOB TITLE: Benefits Technician/Accounting Clerk
Job Purpose Statement: The job of "Benefits Technician/Accounting Clerk" is done for the purpose of providing support to benefits and accounting functions; conveying and updating related information; and ensuring fiscal practices are followed.
Essential Job Functions:
* Distributes benefit information and materials for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties and ensuring coverage of employees.
* Assists with informing staff regarding various procedures and program requirements for the purpose of providing necessary information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with established fiscal guidelines.
* Assists with maintaining records, employee files, benefit forms, computer database and/or accounts for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and ensuring availability of accurate information and audit trail for compliance.
* Prepares written documentation for the purpose of providing written support, accountability and conveying information.
* Assists with tracking, reconciliation and reporting of benefits-related data for the purpose of compliance with regulations, including the Affordable Care Act, compensation time and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
* Assists staff with benefits questions and directs them to resources, including enrollment and orientation.
* Maintains strict compliance with confidentiality requirements of HIPAA with regard to safeguarding employee and dependent information.
* Maintains various fiscal information, files and records (vendor, payroll, benefits) for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference, accurate reporting and audit trail for compliance.
* Documents receipt of goods ordered in the purchasing processin the financial accounting system as a component of the district’s internal controls.
* Maintains warehouse inventory records in financial accounting system and generates reports as needed for audit.
* Provides general administrative and financial reporting support to Business Office, including filing, correspondence, purchasing and customer service.
* Processes payroll information for the purpose of updating information and/or authorizing timely payment.
Other Job Functions:
* Reconciles enrollment forms and billings to employees’ records for the purpose of ensuring accurate coverage of employees and payment of providers and complying with contract provisions.
* Provides telephone and visitor support to reception area on a rotating basis for the purpose of ensuring continuity of office services.
* Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
* Attends meetings/training as requested and/or needed for the purpose of gathering and/or conveying information required to perform job functions.
* Assists other personnel in the processing of monthly payroll warrants and statements for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
Job Requirements - Qualifications:
* Experience Required: Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
* Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
Skills to: operate standard office equipment including database, spreadsheet and word processing applications; use computers and accounting applications; maintain accurate and detailed records; apply accounting procedures and practices; and use English in both written and verbal form to communicate effectively with staff, vendors, the public, and local, state, and/or federal agency personnel; perform basic arithmetic calculations and accounting procedures; establish and maintain accurate and detailed records; make judgments based on common sense; plan and manage multiple projects; perform tasks in an environment with distractions and interruptions; use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; and prepare clear and accurate reports.
Knowledge of: basic familiarity with components of salary and benefits; basic accounting practices; problem-solving methodology; and modern office methods; regulations, policies, codes and/or laws related to employee benefit programs; basic budgeting.
Abilities to: think logically with attention to detail; maintain strict safeguards of confidentiality with regard to personal information of employees, retirees and dependents; adjust to flexible work assignments; prepare clear and accurate reports; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; interact with persons of different age groups and cultural/educational backgrounds; adhere to safe work practices; adjust to flexible work assignments; work cooperatively with others; perform a variety of tasks/work projects; work under time constraints; read/interpret/apply rules, regulations and policies; make judgments based on common sense; work accurately, with attention to detail and with minimal supervision; plan and manage work projects; meet deadlines and schedules; and perform tasks in an environment with distractions and interruptions.
Significant physical abilities include sitting for prolonged periods, reaching/handling/ fingering, talking/hearing conversations and other sounds, near/far visual acuity/visual accommodation.
* Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent with additional training in accounting principals/practices.
* Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Fingerprint/criminal justice clearance
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.36 - $22.80 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23
