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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Staff Accountant position performs accounting and clerical functions relating to medical billing, collections, accounts payable, cash disbursements, general ledger, and payroll.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High school diploma required. Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field preferred.

Experience:

1 to 2 years of experience in general ledger, accounts payable, payroll or billing functions. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Nonprofit and/or healthcare organization experience preferred.

Core Competencies:

10 key by touch. Must be detail oriented. Effective communication skills. Strong analytical skills. MS office.

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBLITIES:

1. Performs data entry into accounting system.
2. Responsible for accounts payable system to include coding and entering invoices, reconciling vendor statements, and cash disbursements.
3. Medical Billing and Collections
4. Journal Entries
5. Balance Sheet reconciliations
6. Preparation of sales and use tax returns.
7. Payroll
8. Finance related special projects

AGENCY STANDARDS:

1. Demonstrates ability to manage several responsibilities simultaneously and meets productivity standards of the organization.
2. Assignments are completed meeting quality standards such as accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness.
3. Demonstrates dependability by adhering to time frames, punctuality and attendance policies.
4. Demonstrates interpersonal understanding and utilizes effective communication skills. Uses words that express respect, patience and understanding in interactions with others. Respond appropriately to constructive feedback from supervisor.
5. Adapts to changing situations well and handles difficult situations in a tactful manner. Maintains stable performance and emotions when faced with opposition, pressure, and/or stressful conditions.
6. Develops knowledge and skills applicable to their role and responsibilities on an on-going basis. Sets own development challenges and volunteers to learn. Takes initiative by seeking greater responsibility and following through appropriately.
7. Complies with the hospice policies and procedures, laws and regulations, standards of practice, and established work rules. Attends and participates positively in meetings, workgroups and projects.
8. Adheres to the highest standards of professional and personal conduct in the performance of his/her duties. Develops cooperation and collaborative work efforts that generally benefit all involved parties.
9. Maintains agency property, supplies and equipment in a manner that demonstrates ownership and accountability.
10. Maintains professional licensure/certification, as applicable. Maintains current personnel file information and provides information to agency in timely manner
11. Perform job to 100% of the standards of the Hospice of the North Coast Way 100% of the time.

EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDES:

**Health insurance coverage, Medical/Dental/Vision 95% paid by employer

**Matching 401K plan

**Free Life Insurance/LTD plan

**Generous PTO accrual

**Holiday Pay

**EAP - Employee Assistance Program

**Optional Aflac supplemental insurance