Accounting Spec-DHS

Human Services Building
203 Clark Street W
Albert Lea, MN 56007, USA

The DHS Accounting Specialist Sr. performs a variety of accounting procedures and bookkeeping duties under the DHS Accounting Supervisor and Human Service Director. Employees holding this position maintains the Social Welfare Fund, Agency Collection System, and Revenue Recapture information for auditing purposes. In addition, this position performs accounts payable, billing, and accounts receivable functions for all Human Services programs.

• Helps prepare financial statements for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
• Assists with Auditors and prepares necessary documents for Annual Report.
• Maintains Social Welfare Fund, Agency Collection System, and Revenue Recapture accounts.
• Processes all payments, billings, and receipts for the various Human Services areas.
• Manages representative payee accounts.
• Designs new reports as needed in Carelogic using SQL.
• Completes quarterly Child Foster Care Report for the State.
• Issues Emergency Electronic Benefit cards to eligible recipients.
• Reviews monthly time records for Targeted Case Management reporting.
• Reconciles information between the Revenue Recapture and Agency Collection System.

• Provides training and work direction to others.
• Maintains training and proficiency in a variety of computer systems including IFSpi, MMIS/MAXIS, SSIS, Carelogic, MN-ITS, ebtEDGE, and MEC
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While these are the primary focus of the position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as part of their role with the County.

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and methods.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations accurately.
• Ability to use computers and relevant software.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and accurately.
• Skill in managing time and setting priorities.
• Ability to work with limited supervision with general autonomy under goals and objectives of supervisor.
• Ability to interpret data with considerable analytical ability.
• Ability to effectively communicate and maintain relationships with persons inside and outside the organization on area of work requiring detailed and technical responses.
• Must be knowledgeable and follow the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) rules.

• Requires a four-year post high school degree in related field.
• Three years of relevant work experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Data Practices and Security Training.
• DHS Accounting Training.
• MEC2 Training.

• Office equipment and technology.

This job typically requires: sitting, standing, walking, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, typing, and seeing. There is significant exposure to computer keyboards and office equipment. This position is generally light-duty and may require the exertion up to 20 pounds of force.

Work is performed in an office environment. There may be travel required to other facilities, meetings training, etc.

• Develop, maintain a thorough working knowledge of, and comply with all departmental and applicable County policies and procedures.
• Demonstration by personal example the spirit of service, excellence, and integrity expected from all staff.
• Develop respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, including willing assistance to newer staff so job responsibilities can be performed with confidence as quickly as possible.
• Confer regularly with and keep immediate supervisor informed of all important matters which pertain to the applicable job functions and responsibilities.
• Represent Freeborn County in a professional manner to the public, outside contacts and constituencies.

Pay range $26.80 - $35.73

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