Accounting Clerk

Job Title:

Accounting Clerk

Number of Positions:

1

Location:

Okemos, MI

Location Specifics:

Hybrid Position

Job Summary:

At Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana we work to improve oral health through benefit plans, advocacy and community support, and we amplify this mission by investing in initiatives that build healthy, smart, vibrant communities. We are one of the largest dental plan administrators in the country, and are part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, which operates two of the largest dental networks in the nation.

At Delta Dental, we celebrate our All In culture. It’s a mindset, feeling and attitude we wrap around all that we do – from taking charge of our careers, to helping colleagues and lending a hand in the community.

Typical Assignments:

• Creates accounting data, initiates corresponding journal entries, and enters into finance/accounting system
• Processes remote deposit and lockbox deposit transactions
• Reconciles accounting data including but not limited to, general ledger, vendor accounts, bank statements, and customer accounts on a periodic basis
• Verifies electronic fund transfers (EFT) totals and check issue totals with banking institutions
• Maintains call lists and aging reports for group billing accounts
• Creates miscellaneous invoices and maintains appropriate records
• Handles telephone and written inquires from internal and external sources
• Operates office equipment which may include personal computer, copier, fax, scanner, calculator and adding machine, etc.
• Maintains related departmental records and files
• Processes personal overpayment and/or Delta returned checks from providers and/or subscribers
• Adjusts claims as necessary, including reversing, re-adding, and correcting

Minimum Requirements:

Bidding Requirements:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Bookkeeping/accounting course work to include the completion of Principles of Accounting or two years work experience involving bookkeeping/accounting procedures including balancing and reconciling
• Successful completion of the Accounting Clerk assessment (passing score of 80% accuracy) within the past 12 months
• Knowledge of personal computing and software applications through experience, coursework, or successful completion (80% accuracy) of applicable test administered by Human Resources including: Intermediate spreadsheet applications

The company will provide equal employment and advancement opportunity within the context of its unique business environment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, familial status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, height, weight, military status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law or ordinance.