Little City Foundation
Inverness, Illinois

Accounting Clerk /Client Benefits Coordinator

Onsite$40,331 - $52,208/yrPosted yesterdayLinkedIn

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HOW TO APPLY:

 Complete this Online Application,please visit our website for this & other positions >>> www.littlecity.org/careers/ & and enter the position title in the search engine.  Please include your Cover Letter and Resume.

Wage$19.39- $25.10/ hr depending on years of Experience

PURPOSE: To process and monitor participant benefits, such as: LINK/SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. To perform multiple HUD functions, including processing annual HUD Resident re-certifications. To provide support and backup to other functions within the Accounting Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The list of essential duties and responsibilities, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the task to be performed. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein is such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
1. Monitor all admissions and discharges for application/transfer of benefits and funding. Ensure that funding and benefits begin or discontinues properly.               Track renewal dates for all appropriate benefits.
2. Coordinate the completion of Public Aid LINK/SNAP card applications on all new participants and every 6 months for existing participants. Track and                monitor monthly LINK/SNAP card amounts. Apply for new LINK/SNAP cards where applicable.
3. Responsible for all benefit matters for Medicaid, Medicare and Medicare Part D for LCF residents.
4. Responsible for all benefit matters for Social Security for LCF residents; which includes applying for Social Security Benefits for participants as needed.
5. Track monthly Social Security benefits and all other income for all participants.
6. Primary liaison between Little City Foundation and DHS/Social Security offices.
7. Respond to parent/guardian inquiries; also serves as Intermediary between Guardian; Social Security Agency; and HUD
8. Prepare and distribute year-end tax forms for residents - SSA Benefits statements and 1099's

9. Collect, distribute and file rate sheets for DHS services
10. Maintain up-to-date and complete files on LCF participants, including funding awards and entitlements as well as all back-up required by our funding and           oversight agencies.
11. Reviews monthly EOB statements for clients
12. Collect and reconcile resident monthly rent checks and collect past due rents
13. Monitor residents’ bank statements and apprise management of significant withdrawals and building balances.
14. Oversees distribution of clients’ monthly SS allowances and audits quarterly.
15. Process annual HUD Client re-certification
16. Responsible for tracking move-in/out & financial changes for HUD residents.
17. Sorts and distributes residents mail.
18. Update policy and procedures for Client Benefits and HUD.
19. Assist with the preparation various audit schedules and confirmations for the year-end audit as
well as other audits and reviews as necessary. Work with auditors/reviewers as needed.
20. Prepares monthly journals entries
21. Coordinates special stimulus payments for clients
22. Maintains American Heart Association certification in First Aid and CPR, if required.
23. Successfully completes Little City Foundation required training, re-training, and any additional training as required by Little City Foundation policies and            practices, or as assigned by his or her immediate supervisor.
24. Other special projects assigned by Controller and Chief Financial Officer.

Little City offers competitive salaries and benefits for eligible employees such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plans with employer match, Flexible Spending Accounts ( FSA), life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, paid holidays, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and an employee assistance program.