Grade 4 Account Clerk (FIPA Tech) - Finance in Port Huron, Michigan at St Clair County Communi

This vacancy closes at 11:59pm on 6/11/2026

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this classification is required to perform some or all of the following duties, however these do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform: bookkeeping and clerical work involving maintenance of ledgers, journals, and other records/reports; handle cash and credit card receipts from Individuals we serve; complete Fee Determinations; Verify Private Insurances; comply with Alcohol & Drug Testing Policy (06-001-0010) and Background Check Policy (06-001-0015), as well as supervisors/designee directives; maintain confidentiality. St. Clair County Community Mental Health embraces an employment environment that promotes recovery and discovery with an integrated person-centered approach to treatment services that is trauma informed and culturally competent. An employee in this or any position is expected to support this environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no supervisory responsibilities with this position. This position receives supervision from the FIPA Tech Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Skills

Education

• High School Diploma or general educational development (GED) certificate

Licensure

• None

Experience/Skills

• At least three years’ experience in general business and/or accounting
• Demonstration of ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Access software programs

Other

• None

Behavioral Skills

Applicants chosen for interview will be evaluated on qualifications related to:

• Ability to solve a limited number of routine or similar problems when clear procedures are available
• Ability to control own time and efforts and efficiently control resources allocated to the job (e.g. equipment, supplies, budget)
• Ability to provide, exchange, or explain information of a technical or otherwise complex nature
• Ability to deal with minor conflicts tactfully

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Skills

Education

• College classes in general business and/or accounting or Associate Degree, business school graduate in accounting

Licensure

• None

Experience/Skills

• Experience with Insurance Verification, Fee Determinations, and/or collection of Co-Pays/Fees.
• More than 3 years’ experience, some within a CMH setting
• Lived experience with behavioral health issues

Other

• None

Behavioral Skills

• None

PERSONAL DEMANDS

Personal demands refer to the physical demands, such as awkward positions, heavy lifting, etc., and the mental demands, such as concentration, attention, perception, etc.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee would expect light, regular physical demand, such as constant standing or walking; close attention, such as observation of gauges, timers, etc. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment refers to the elements of work surroundings which tend to be disagreeable or to make the work more difficult. These include, but are not limited to: dust, oil, fumes, water, heat, cold, vibrations, noise, dirt, etc. While performing the duties of this job, disagreeable elements are negligible. Good light and ventilation; reasonable quiet.

DISCLAIMERS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a criminal background check, reference checks, Recipient Rights check, DHHS Central Registry check (for direct-care candidates), and a five (5) panel drug screen. Potential candidates will be sent to Industrial Health Service for the drug screen at their own expense. The candidate will be reimbursed the cost of the drug screen upon the Agency’s receipt of negative test results. This position is represented by AFSCME Local 3385. Standardized testing may be utilized during interview process. Postings close at 11:59pm on the Applications Close Date. Internal candidates are given first consideration.