Summary:
The Accounting Clerk plays a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial benefits related to the Fire Commission. This position is responsible for managing member payment submissions for Death and Burial Benefits coordinating Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) packages and maintaining detailed tracking systems using Excel. The ideal candidate will be highly organized detailoriented and possess strong data management skills.
Responsibilities:
- Death and Burial Benefits Processing: Efficiently process and submit member payment forms for Death Benefits and Burial Benefits to the Office of Pensions and Benefits on behalf of the Fire Commission ensuring accuracy and adherence to established procedures.
- LOSAP Coordination: Coordinate the submission of LOSAP packages from the volunteer corporation meticulously review them for completeness and prepare them for the Fire Commissions approval process.
- Data Tracking and Management: Utilize various Excelbased submission and data tracking files to record accurately and manage critical financial information.
- Monthly Data Reconciliation: Perform thorough monthly data comparisons reconcile rosters and verify contact information by the 15th of each month to ensure accurate and timely processing by the Office of Pensions and Benefits for the preceding month.
- Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain organized and uptodate records of all submitted forms packages and related documentation.
- Communication and Collaboration: Liaise effectively with the Office of Pensions and Benefits the Fire Commission and the volunteer corporation to facilitate the smooth processing of benefits.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency in the submission and tracking of benefitrelated information.
- Ad Hoc Tasks: Perform other related clerical and administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
excel, payment processing, accounting, Microsoft
Education
High school diploma