Finance Clerk

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

This is moderately difficult work involving responsibility for independently performing varied financial recordkeeping, reviewing and related tasks. Work is performed under general supervision in accordance with outlined policies and procedures allowing for the exercise of independent judgment in planning and carrying out the details of the work. Difficult, technical or policy problems are referred to a supervisor for decisions or review of judgment. Does related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES and PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of modern methods used in maintaining records; good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; good knowledge of business arithmetic; ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; ability to plan and organize work of others; ability to make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately; ability to write legibly; ability to get along well with others; clerical aptitude; mental alertness; a high degree of accuracy; neatness; integrity; tact and courtesy.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Illustrative only:

• Oversees and classifies a variety of receipts and expenditures, and distributes according to prescribed procedures;
• Interacts with clients, attorneys and other authorized representatives to resolve outstanding issues;
• Enters information regarding financial records in a prescribed manner;
• May work with insurances, Medicaid or other agencies to determine financial eligibility and assistance available.
• Reviews and checks financial records and reports for arithmetical and clerical accuracy, completeness and proper extension;
• May oversee the verification and accuracy of individual financial records including the verification of adequate fund balances in budget accounts;
• Calculates and oversees billing for various units;
• May oversee the processing, sorting, indexing, recording and filing of a variety of control records and reports;
• Prepares reports from financial records;
• Compiles data for, and prepares and analyzes complex financial and statistical records and reports;
• Responds to calls and correspondence regarding claims and account balances from clients and payers;
• Operates computing, calculating, check writing and other office machines;
• Assists in the preparation of unit or departmental budget and in maintaining budget control.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER:

A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance or related field; or

B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two year college with an Associate’s Degree or 60 college credits in accounting, business administration, finance or related field AND one (1) year of experience involving maintenance of Medicaid, Medical Insurance records; maintaining financial accounts and record keeping; or

C. Graduation from high school or equivalency recognized by the New York State Department of Education and three (3) years of clerical experience involving maintenance of either Medicaid, Medical Insurance records; maintaining financial accounts and recordkeeping; or

D. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C) above.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.27 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Lyons, NY 14489 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1 - $20