• Acounting Technician - Human Services

    Brown County (New Ulm, MN)


    ### Job Duties

    Process fiscal transactions, track and analyze time reporting, claims processing and vendor payments. Provide assistance to staff in a variety of areas as needed. Monitor expenditures for grants and programs and complete required reports according to State, Federal, and County regulations and guidelines.

     

    Responsible for completeness, accuracy and confidentiality of all client information files in all software programs.

     

    Responsible for monthly claims processing for State and Federal reimbursement of Social Worker case management time.

     

    Coordinate Waiver Program screening documents and service agreements for Social Workers.

     

    Manage the Social Welfare Fund (client representative payee accounts) and weekly payments to clients (following SSA and Federal Tax Information rules).

     

    Responsible for coding, reviewing, researching and processing all Administrative, Medical Assistance and Social Security claims.

     

    Serve as fiscal host for the Families First Collaborative that represents a separate account from other Human Services Programs.

     

    Assist employees with time sheets – backup for review, correct as needed and approval in payroll system.

     

    Access to county payroll system for adherence to federal DOT requirements and reporting.

     

    Monitor multiple Grants for proper usage.

     

    Prepare County, State, Federal and external audit reports.

     

    Authorize new vendors and new employees for proper clearance on various state and county systems.

     

    Out of Home Placement case procedures such as court orders, case plans and determine parental fees and permanency timelines.

     

    Prepare monthly billings of Accounts Receivables and track payments as received.

     

    Set up and assist in training new staff in computer program usage and payroll and payment procedures.

     

    Ensure diligent monitoring and detection of fraud, waste and abuse within the organization through regular audits and adherence to compliance standards.

     

    Contact providers and clients regarding services by telephone, email or in-person.

     

    Obtain approval and monitor usage of two department credit cards.

     

    Enter Childcare Provider vouchers into the system and approved for payment.

     

    Monitor, report and complete transit (MnDOT) state and county reports and reconciliations.

     

    Review Transit Manager claims.

     

    Adhere to HIPAA, MN Data Privacy, and FTI policies regarding client confidentiality.

     

    Administer access to state computer systems, clearance and passwords.

     

    Human Services inventory and asset management lead.

     

    Human Services program audit lead for MnDOT and SSA.

     

    Other duties as assigned or apparent.

     

    Regular attendance is required.

     

    Attending meetings and training, as needed.

     

    ### Minimum Education Required

    1-2 years of college with accounting coursework.

     

    ### Minimum Experience Required

    1-2 years related experience.

     

    ### Shift

    First (Day)

     

    ### Number of Openings

    1

     

    ### Veterans Encouraged to Apply

    Yes

    ### Compensation

    $25.79 - $36.34 / Hourly

    ### Additional Compensation

    Entry hourly wage range is $25.79 to $28.91 per hour, DOQ.

     

    ### Postal Code

    56073

     

    ### Place of Work

     

    On-site

     

    ### Requisition ID

     

    4798

     

    ### Job Type

     

    Full Time

    ### Job Benefits

    Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance. HSA, FSA, PERA retirement plan, PTO - sick, vacation, holidays

    ### Application Link

    https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/brownmn