Finance Clerk 2- Eastman YDC- Eastman GA

Financial Clerk

Under general supervision, performs billing functions or claims processing, balances receipts or records, collects payments, records or posts financial and accounting data and compiles / maintains related documents. Reviews claims, billing, payroll or similar data for accuracy. Makes routine determinations regarding payments or claims, advises customers of payment status and provides related clerical support to assigned unit or function.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Compiles data, prepares and distributes billing / claims requests, bank deposits, or related reports
• Completes and mails bills, invoices, checks and other financial or budget documents Copies, distributes, receives, and / or mails letters, bills, memos, statements of account, and other documents and materials Maintains files and records
• Enters routine financial transactions into accounting systems or files
• May make routine determinations of client ability to pay, review documents to compute fees or charges due, accept payments from customers, and / or apply payments to existing accounts
• May review documents such as purchase orders, invoices or hospital records in order to compute fees and charges due
• Operates computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information
• Performs billing functions, balances receipts and reconciles routine accounting records, such as batch reports, bank statements, payroll documents, agency-generated reports and / or related records
• Reviews files, records, and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests
• Verifies and corrects accounting and financial information in area of assignment

Minimum Qualifications : High school diploma / GED and one (1) year or job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Finance Clerk 1 (FIS010) or equivalent position.

Benefits : In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work / life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

For more information, visit https : / / djj.georgia.gov / Online-Applications / employee-benefits

This is an internal and external job announcement. This is an unclassified position. The selected applicant for the position will be subject to a reference check and criminal background check, where applicable. Please include all relevant job information on the application for consideration. All applications will be prescreened. DJJ is an equal employment opportunity employer.