ACCOUNTING CLERK I POSITION DESCRIPTION

Date: 5/2026

Prepared By: Human Resources

Position Title: Accounting Clerk I

Department: Accounting

Exempt: ☐ Non-Exempt: ☒

Hourly rate: $28.00-$38.18

Reports to: Finance Manager

Frequent Internal Contacts:

Accounting Staff

Administrative Staff

Field Staff

Frequent External Contacts:

Vendors

Patients

Government agencies

Number of Employees under Supervision and Titles: n/a

Job Summary: As a key member of the Finance Team, the Accounting Clerk is responsible for a variety of accounting functions, primarily accounts payable, accounts receivable, servs as back-up for payroll processing and billing. This position maintains the accounting and billing databases and runs and analyzes reports. The Accounting Clerk also administers other accounting processes and provides support to the accounting leadership team as needed.

Values Based Expectations

Expected to act in accordance with our Mission, Vision and Values at all times.

Mission:

Provides skilled, professional and compassionate Emergency Medical Service (EMS) to our community.

Vision:

To be a world leader in out-of-hospital healthcare.

Values:

Integrity

Be honest, committed, and consistent in your words and actions.

Excellence

Strive to continuously improve knowledge, practice and skills.

Community

Be helpful, compassionate, and respectful in all interactions.

Patient Advocacy

Act in the best interest of your patients.

Professionalism

Be loyal, ethical and team oriented.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for managing Accounts Payable for agency, including: managing vendor accounts, verifying accuracy and completion, as well as generating payments, and working with vendors on unresolved issues.
Balance employee credit card statements.
Process payroll bi-weekly
Responsible for the District’s Accounts Receivable process, including: billing of patient accounts, external ad-hoc invoicing, posting of patient payments.
Manage patient payment plans as necessary.
Review patient care reports for completion and accuracy before submitting to external billing company.
Generate reporting from external billing systems, interpreting information and providing summarization to senior leadership.
Act as liaison between the District and external billing company.
Assist with month end financial close.
Perform month-end reconciliations of A/R and A/P accounts.
Assist with year-end financial audit.
Partner with leadership, providing recommendations on process improvement and efficiencies
Other duties as assigned.

Essential Responsibilities Related to Client Privacy

Expected to protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with the District’s privacy policies, procedures and practices as required by federal and Colorado law and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a healthcare provider.
May access protected health information and other patient information only to the extent that is necessary to complete job duties. May only share such information with those who have a need to know specific patient information to complete their job responsibilities related to treatment, payment or other company operations.
Encouraged and expected to report, without the threat of retaliation, any concerns regarding the District’s policies and procedures on patient privacy and any observed practices in violation of that policy to the designated Privacy Officer.
Expected to actively participate in the District’s privacy training and is required to communicate privacy policy information to coworkers, students, patients and others in accordance with District policy.

Qualifications:

At least 2 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping, or commensurate experience.
Proficient in various office support solutions: MS Office, Google Suite, Accounting Systems
Familiarity with GAAP and accounting processes

Essential knowledge, skills and abilities needed for position:

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Education

High School Diploma

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Computer Operations

Proficient computer skills; the ability to type, keyboard, navigate in various programs. Familiarity with MS Office and/or Google Suite as well as strong excel skills.

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Language and Communication Skills

Ability to communicate orally with a wide range of individuals, in various and potentially stressful situations. Ability to read and interpret documents such as processes, protocols and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence with a high degree of professionalism and accuracy. Ability to effectively interact and communicate with patients, co-workers and District staff.

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Reasoning Skills

Ability to solve practical problems using reason and logic. Ability to research standard practices and provide recommendations. Must practice sound decision-making skills.

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Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

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Emotional Effort

Work environment can be hectic with exposure to highly emotional and stressful situations. Must be able to remain calm and professional in all interactions.

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Physical Demands

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

Activities

NONE

UP TO 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

2/3 OR MORE

Standing

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Driving, in all weather conditions

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Reaching with hands and arms

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Typing, using a keyboard or tablet, writing with a pen and paper

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Climb or balance (such as stairs)

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Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

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Talk and hear, in variable conditions

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Taste or smell

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Reading papers or on a computer screen

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Lifting up to 10 pounds

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

I acknowledge receipt of this job description. I understand that signing this job description does not create a contract of employment nor guarantee employment for any definite period of time.

By signing below you signify that you have read the job posting and you understand, are able and willing to perform the essential functions and duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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