Accounts Receivable Clerk - CHS (Prescott)

Job Description:

Accounts Receivable Clerk - CHS (Prescott)

Description

Role

Under general supervision, performs duties in auditing, coding, posting, and reporting all department revenue and refunds.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Audits, codes and posts daily revenue from all programs and sites.
• Audits and imports data into accounting systems.
• Backs up other accounting staff when needed.
• Establishes and monitors electronic transfers of funds.
• Prepares monthly revenue and banking reports.
• Processes refunds. Requests replenishment for the refund bank account.
• Monitors "Petty Cash" account and requests replenishment.
• Reconciles the department's bank accounts.
• Sets up monthly CERs and bills assigned grants.
• Reviews bi-weekly payroll.
• Prepare time study documentation from payroll system for Grant CERs.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:
A minimum of two (2) years of accounting, bookkeeping or related experience.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Must possess a current fingerprint clearance card Issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Other Skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Government accounting, budgeting, and auditing principles and practices..
• County and Department Policies and Procedures as applicable.
• Software applications related to this position.
• Proper application of Yavapai County department revenue codes, fund numbers, and contract fiscal years to ensure the proper posting, filing, and reporting of all revenue and expenditures.
• File maintenance procedures and practices.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:

• Basic mathematical functions
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to:

• Work with minimum supervision on assigned duties after training is complete.
• Seek new and better methods to perform duties.
• Demonstrate willingness to cross train with other accounting team members to ensure a steady, accurate paper flow.
• Establish and maintain computerized filing system, prepare and maintain financial records, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:
The work environment is associated with an office. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Additional Job Information:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 2
Classification: Classified
Safety Sensitive: No

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

ELECTIVE COVERAGE

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

PLEASE NOTE

• Part-Time , Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.

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Closing Date/Time: 1/2/2025 5:00 PM Arizona

Salary:

$17.79 - $22.69 Hourly