Accounting Technician

Job Duties

Duties The Accounting Technician provides high quality customer service through interactions with Steele County residents, internal departments and various external entities. The Accounting Technician processes payments on behalf of the County and ensures accuracy of disbursements and receipts as well as prepares department payroll for processing. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assists in maintaining all departmental accounts receivable for patient and program health care services in conjunction with the Finance office:
• Codes receipts to the appropriate general ledger accounts and prepares deposits.
• Process health insurance remits in electronic health system.
• Responsible for departmental accounts payable in conjunction with the Finance Office:
• Codes vouchers for vendor bills to coincide with specific program cost percentages.
• Verifies calculations and codes vouchers for contracted services and staff mileage and reimbursements.
• Reconciles credit card expenses and receipts.
• Assist with inventory counts and putting inventory into tracking system.
• Assist with entering and scanning client information into the electronic record.
• Assist with chart audits and waiver vendor billing issues.
• Assess client insurance eligibility.
• Comply with the Code of Ethics for employees of the County, the Minnesota Data Privacy Act and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
• Performs general office, customer service and/or clerical duties within the department such as:
• Addresses customer questions over the phone or in person concerning department functions and operations.
• Maintains office records, files and records retention schedules.
• Provides backup support and assistance at front desk.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required.

Minimum Education Required

• 2 year technical or associate degree with emphasis in: accounting, finance, business administration or related field

Minimum Experience Required

• 2 years of accounting or billing experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to pass a background check

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

2

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Compensation

$28.04 - $35.78 / Hourly

Postal Code

55060

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

78671

Job Benefits

Steele County will contribute to HSA/VEBA $1,700 for single or $3,500 for family (if you elect to pay for our Medical insurance that is provided by Medica); other benefits that are available include dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability insurance, deferred compensation plan, pension plan, employee assistance program, paid time off, etc.

Cost of living adjustment and pay increases per union contract. The pay range listed is our 2026 rates. We are currently set to receive a 4% cost of living adjustment on 1/1/2027.