Salary: $26.57 - $39.85 Hourly
Location : Chaska Government Center, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 03178
Division: Health & Human Services
Department: Administrative Support-Accounting
Opening Date: 09/18/2026
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 4:30 PM Central
JOB SUMMARY
Carver County is looking for an Accounting Technician to join our Health & Human Services team! Under minimal supervision of the Accounting Supervisor, the Accounting Technician performs varied accounting functions to include accounts payable and receivable, collections, insurance billing, account analysis and monthly /quarterly financial reporting. Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customer inquiries regarding Health & Human Services fiscal activities.
Upon successful completion of the probationary period, this position is eligible for partial remote work.
Carver County offers a comprehensive and flexible benefit plan to meet the needs of employees and their families including affordable health insurance, comprehensive dental insurance, a pension plan through Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), 12 paid holidays, generous paid time off, and more! For a full list of benefits, please click here:
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Performs a variety of accounting activities associated with the billing, receipting, payment processing, collections and reporting services provided by Carver County Health and Human Services.
• Follows procedures to safeguard and maintain customer information.
• Researches, summarizes and informs internal and external customers of pertinent information regarding payment and billing activities.
• Performs collection activities to recover outstanding receivables owed to Carver County Health and Human Services for services provided.
• Submits medical billing to Minnesota Health Care Plans, private providers and third-party providers. This includes obtaining authorizations and follow-up on all denials or partially paid claims.
• Provides back-up, support and/or assistance functions within the unit as assigned.
• Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of two years previous accounting or related clerical/administrative experience.
or
• AAS Degree/Certificate in Accounting
SCORED EXAMINATION PROCESS
All applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. The highest ranked candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), reference checks, and background investigation.
01
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
02
Which of the below best describes your experience in Accounting?
03
How many years of paid accounting experience do you have?
04
Please select the systems you have experience with. (Select all that apply). Please be sure your experience is outlined in your application and be prepared to discuss your experience if selected for an interview.
05
Please select the areas you have Accounts Payable/Receivable Experience. (Select all that apply). Please be sure your experience is outlined in your application and be prepared to discuss your experience if selected for an interview.
06
Do you have County/Government Health & Human Services Fiscal work experience?
07
If you indicated experience in Question 6, please briefly describe it below. If you do not have this experience, please indicate NA.
Required Question
Location : Chaska Government Center, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 03178
Division: Health & Human Services
Department: Administrative Support-Accounting
Opening Date: 09/18/2026
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 4:30 PM Central
JOB SUMMARY
Carver County is looking for an Accounting Technician to join our Health & Human Services team! Under minimal supervision of the Accounting Supervisor, the Accounting Technician performs varied accounting functions to include accounts payable and receivable, collections, insurance billing, account analysis and monthly /quarterly financial reporting. Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customer inquiries regarding Health & Human Services fiscal activities.
Upon successful completion of the probationary period, this position is eligible for partial remote work.
Carver County offers a comprehensive and flexible benefit plan to meet the needs of employees and their families including affordable health insurance, comprehensive dental insurance, a pension plan through Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), 12 paid holidays, generous paid time off, and more! For a full list of benefits, please click here:
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Performs a variety of accounting activities associated with the billing, receipting, payment processing, collections and reporting services provided by Carver County Health and Human Services.
• Follows procedures to safeguard and maintain customer information.
• Researches, summarizes and informs internal and external customers of pertinent information regarding payment and billing activities.
• Performs collection activities to recover outstanding receivables owed to Carver County Health and Human Services for services provided.
• Submits medical billing to Minnesota Health Care Plans, private providers and third-party providers. This includes obtaining authorizations and follow-up on all denials or partially paid claims.
• Provides back-up, support and/or assistance functions within the unit as assigned.
• Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of two years previous accounting or related clerical/administrative experience.
or
• AAS Degree/Certificate in Accounting
SCORED EXAMINATION PROCESS
All applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. The highest ranked candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), reference checks, and background investigation.
01
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- High School Diploma/GED
- Associates Degree/Certificate in Accounting or higher
- None of the above
02
Which of the below best describes your experience in Accounting?
- Some formal Accounting coursework/training
- Associates Degree in accounting or closely related field
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
- I have no experience in the Accounting area
03
How many years of paid accounting experience do you have?
- None/less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 or more years
04
Please select the systems you have experience with. (Select all that apply). Please be sure your experience is outlined in your application and be prepared to discuss your experience if selected for an interview.
- Accounts Payable Systems
- Deposit/Receipting Systems
- QuickBooks
- None of the above
05
Please select the areas you have Accounts Payable/Receivable Experience. (Select all that apply). Please be sure your experience is outlined in your application and be prepared to discuss your experience if selected for an interview.
- Weekly Vendor Payment Processing
- Weekly Receipting/Deposit
- Account reconciliation/analysis
- None of the above
06
Do you have County/Government Health & Human Services Fiscal work experience?
- Yes
- No
07
If you indicated experience in Question 6, please briefly describe it below. If you do not have this experience, please indicate NA.
Required Question
Accounting Technician - Health & Human Services in chaska at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and able to be worked remotely.