Clerk III - Cashier/Financial Services

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•El Paso, TX

1d•$2,694 - $3,946•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you! Clerk III is under the supervision of the Financial Officer. Clerk III is responsible for, but not limited to, providing administrative support services. Routinely performs advanced (senior-level) clerical work for the financial office in areas of bookkeeping, inventory control, mail processing and fiscal services. Is responsible for the coordinating of clerical activities including the compiling and tabulating of data, checking and reviewing documents for accuracy, handling and transporting facility documents and maintaining accurate files. The Clerk III has a working knowledge of the Health and Human Services Commission rules and facility policies and procedures, demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing and provides training as needed to other employees. Completion of job duties requires working under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement and provides excellent customer service to all persons served.

Requirements

Knowledge of clerical and financial procedures; proper use of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and arithmetic; of business and financial policies and procedures; and of records administration and postage procedures.
Skill in using a personal computer. Microsoft applications to include proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook, along with the use of 10 key calculator data entry.
Ability to prepare and maintain records, files, and reports; to transfer client effects or mail from one location to another; to make arithmetic computations; to communicate effectively; and to train other employees.
Valid Texas driver’s license required.
Experience in accounting and financial operations.
Knowledge of clerical and financial procedures.
Experience with a computerized accounting or bookkeeping system.
Ability to prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/ Entities (LEIE).
Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to financial operations of a public entity is preferred.
Experience in a cashier's office setting/customer service environment, preferably in a state hospital or state supported living center setting.
Graduation from a standard or high school or equivalent is generally preferred.
Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year for year basis.

Responsibilities

Responsible for receiving, sorting, date stamping, and distributing all the campus mail from the post office.
Participates in the daily run to the local post office to pick up and drop off mail.
Receiving, filing, and storing completed purchase vouchers and journal vouchers (Regional facility) and deposit vouchers.
Coordinates request materials, postage, registered mail, packages and other office supplies with Financial Officer.
Assist in maintaining storage, tracking log, and release of personal effects. Receive patient personal effects from admissions and/or drop-off boxes.
Perform annual escheats of patient’s personal effects.
Coordinate with the Accounting Technician II (NRAO) or Accountant I (RBMO) in distribution of payroll warrants.
Distributes cash per patient special requests or client outings. Write receipts to reflect the source of the funds (petty cash or trust fund) and the purpose of the payment. Receives unused funds back, reconciles the petty cash box, and communicates with the Accountant I (RBMO) the balances needed to replenish the petty cash.
Prepare daily receipts (call in sheets) and daily bank deposits. Receives funds (cash or check) through mail or at the cashier window. Write receipts and pull all documentation together for the Accounting Technician II to deposit.
Assist the Property Department on their annual asset inventory for all assets in the accounting department.
Assist with canteen inventory (if one on the campus) to inventory the stock at the canteen.
Provides support to receptionist or telephone switchboard functions.
Provides training on tasks to new employees in the same role.
Participate and/or serve in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligation for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.