Billing Specialist

County of Luna • Deming, NM

6d

About The Position

Under direction of the Detention Warden or designee, the Billing Specialist will process, correct and reconcile a wide variety of accounting documents such as invoices, departmental billings, cash receipts, vendor statements and journal entries; review and reconcile financial information; prepare and process documents, make deposits and prepare reports; compile and review information for accuracy; and maintain records. Work is performed by applying knowledge of customer service, accounting methods and terminology and using spreadsheets and/or automated accounting systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in billing or accounting (2-3 years), preferably in a governmental or detention facility setting.
• Experience with processing invoices, departmental billings, and reconciling financial documents.
• Experience with automated accounting systems or spreadsheets (e.g., Microsoft Excel, accounting software like QuickBooks, etc.).
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and clear a background check that may involve fingerprinting.
• Must have a valid Driver’s Licenses with no restrictions.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of cash receipts, vendor statements is beneficial.
• Experience with preparing and processing deposits and generating financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Verifies inmate housing billing against inmate records and reconciles differences through follow-up with the client and/or other agencies.
• Enters, updates, and/or retrieves accounting data from automated systems.
• Posts financial data to appropriate accounts in an automated accounting system, according to instructions.
• Reviews on-line transactions for changes and accuracy and corrects errors.
• Retrieves system reports.
• Reconciles inmate funds using bank and system reconciliation reports and makes changes according to specific instructions.
• Endorses cashier’s checks or money orders, prepares account deposit ticket, and deposits money as directed.
• Files records and reports.
• Operates standard office equipment.
• Assists the public with general information requests.
• Answer and direct incoming calls and respond to public questions over the phone.
• Sort incoming and outgoing mail.
• Work with courts and bonds.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED