Accounting Clerk

Delta Dental of Michigan • Okemos, MI

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 for all. 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.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) savings plans, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement or educational assistance.
• Employees are also eligible for annual incentive compensation based on annual business goals.
• Additionally, employees receive eight hours of paid volunteer time each year, access to an on-staff health coach and personal trainer, plus many other perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED