JOB TITLE: Benefits Technician/Accounting ClerkJob Purpose Statement: The job of Benefits Technician/Accounting Clerk is done for the purpose of providing support to benefits and accounting functions; conveying and updating related information; and ensuring fiscal practices are followed.Essential Job Functions:*Distributes benefit information and materials for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties and ensuring coverage of employees.* Assists with informing staff regarding various procedures and program requirements for the purpose of providing necessary information for making decisions taking appropriate action and/or complying with established fiscal guidelines.*Assists with maintaining records employee files benefit forms computer database and/or accounts for the purpose of providing an uptodate reference and ensuring availability of accurate information and audit trail for compliance.* Prepares written documentation for the purpose of providing written support accountability and conveying information.* Assists with tracking reconciliation and reporting of benefitsrelated data for the purpose of compliance with regulations including the Affordable Care Act compensation time and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).*Assists staff with benefits questions and directs them to resources including enrollment and orientation.*Maintains strict compliance with confidentiality requirements of HIPAA with regard to safeguarding employee and dependent information.*Maintains various fiscal information files and records (vendor payroll benefits) for the purpose of providing an uptodate reference accurate reporting and audit trail for compliance.*Documents receipt of goods ordered in the purchasing process in the financial accounting system as a component of the districts internal controls.*Maintains warehouse inventory records in financial accounting system and generates reports as needed for audit.* Provides general administrative and financial reporting support to Business Office including filing correspondence purchasing and customer service.* Processes payroll information for the purpose of updating information and/or authorizing timely payment. Other Job Functions:*Reconciles enrollment forms and billings to employees records for the purpose of ensuring accurate coverage of employees and payment of providers and complying with contract provisions.* Provides telephone and visitor support to reception area on a rotating basis for the purpose of ensuring continuity of office services.*Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.*Attends meetings/training as requested and/or needed for the purpose of gathering and/or conveying information required to perform job functions.*Assists other personnel in the processing of monthly payroll warrants and statements for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.Job Requirements Qualifications:* Experience Required: Jobrelated experience with increasing levels of responsibility. * Skills Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:Skills to: operate standard office equipment including database spreadsheet and word processing applications; use computers and accounting applications; maintain accurate and detailed records; apply accounting procedures and practices; and use English in both written and verbal form to communicate effectively with staff vendors the public and local state and/or federal agency personnel; perform basic arithmetic calculations and accounting procedures; establish and maintain accurate and detailed records; make judgments based on common sense; plan and manage multiple projects; perform tasks in an environment with distractions and interruptions; use correct spelling grammar and punctuation; and prepare clear and accurate reports.Knowledge of: basic familiarity with components of salary and benefits; basic accounting practices; problemsolving methodology; and modern office methods; regulations policies codes and/or laws related to employee benefit programs; basic budgeting.Abilities to: think logically with attention to detail; maintain strict safeguards of confidentiality with regard to personal information of employees retirees and dependents; adjust to flexible work assignments; prepare clear and accurate reports; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; interact with persons of different age groups and cultural/educational backgrounds; adhere to safe work practices; adjust to flexible work assignments; work cooperatively with others; perform a variety of tasks/work projects; work under time constraints; read/interpret/apply rules regulations and policies; make judgments based on common sense; work accurately with attention to detail and with minimal supervision; plan and manage work projects; meet deadlines and schedules; and perform tasks in an environment with distractions and interruptions. Significant physical abilities include sitting for prolonged periods reaching/handling/ fingering talking/hearing conversations and other sounds near/far visual acuity/visual accommodation.*Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent with additional training in accounting principals/practices.*Licenses Certifications Bonding and/or Testing Required: Fingerprint/criminal justice clearance