Accounting Specialist I - Health Department

Starting Salary Range:

$19.5350 - $21.4256 per hour

Basic Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm

Location:

Bloomington, IL Position Summary The Accounting Specialist I performs professional accounting and bookkeeping work involving the maintenance of fiscal records, auditing documents, preparing reports, and supporting payroll and revenue-related functions. Responsibilities include medical claims review, reconciliation of receipts and deposits, contract and account record maintenance, and ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as well as County and State regulations. Key Responsibilities Maintain and create financial and accounting records, spreadsheets, and files related to County finances and payroll Reconcile batch receipts and deposits, print balance reports, and post receipts Allocate funds appropriately for all monies received Review medical claims for clinic services to ensure accuracy prior to payment submission Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, denied claims, and related issues Manage employee system access requests for Health Department staff Coordinate provider and network credentialing to support insurance billing compliance Maintain records for Health Department accounts, subscriptions, and contracts Respond to questions regarding department finances, clinic revenue, payroll reports, and accounting procedures Collaborate with peers in similar accounting roles and provide support as needed Perform other related duties as assigned Qualifications Required High school diploma or equivalent 1-3 years of experience in governmental accounting, medical billing and claims management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Valid Illinois Driver's License Preferred Skills and Experience The ideal candidate will have knowledge of: Accounting principles and practices Medical billing, claims processing, and claim resolution Medical terminology and coding systems Accounting software and spreadsheet applications Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Local government operations and office procedures Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to: Perform accounting functions and financial calculations accurately Interpret financial reports and identify discrepancies Research and resolve accounting-related issues Communicate effectively with professionalism and diplomacy Maintain confidentiality with sensitive financial and personnel information Build strong working relationships with colleagues, department leaders, and the public Work Environment This position is primarily sedentary office work performed in a safe and secure environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Benefits Package McLean County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Medical Member Rewards Program Health Savings Account (HSA) Flex Spending Account (FSA) Dependent Spending Account (DSA)

Supplemental Insurance:

Life, Critical Illness and Accident County provided Life Insurance Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF Pension) Paid time off: vacation days, personal days, sick days, holidays Identity Protection Charitable Giving Employee Assistance Program Full salary range: $19.5350 - $29.8943 per hour About McLean County Government McLean County Government takes pride in serving our dynamic and fast-growing community. We provide a wide range of services, including public safety, criminal justice, road and bridge maintenance, animal safety and adoptions, vital records management, personal health services, food safety inspections, and park management. Our dedicated team of over 800 employees works across 25 departments to ensure the well-being and growth of our community. To learn more about McLean County Government and career opportunities, please visit https://mcleancountyil.gov/. How to Apply If applying through a third-party job board, please fill out an application via McLean County Government's Job Board located at https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/2068/Jobs Confidentiality of your application is maintained upon request. McLean County Government is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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