What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Ariel Clinical Services?
Description:Accounting Specialist
Grand Junction, CO
One Full-Time Position. 36 to 40 hours per week.
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Remote / hybrid work.
Hiring Range: $20.32 - $22.15 / hr., depending upon education and experience.
Minimum Requirements
Required:
- High School graduation or equivalent, minimum age 18.
- Minimum 3 years accounting-related experience.
Preferred:
- Associate degree in accounting or related field.
- Minimum 1-year experience in data presentation.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
We care about our team! At Ariel we offer an expansive benefit package:
Subject to Eligibility.
- Medical, Dental, Life Insurance Premiums are 100% covered by Ariel, which averages to an additional $4.80/hour to your total compensation!
- HSA & HSA employer contribution
- FSA
- Vision
- Generous Paid Time Off accrual - 13 PTO days in the first year, 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 11 paid holidays. Total of 30 paid days off in the first year.
- $50/month; $600/year with Lifestyle Spending Account
- Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Legal & ID Shield through MetLife
- Retirement 403B & 403B employer match up to 4% at one year anniversary
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Employer provided work phone and computer
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program
- And committed to a Culture of Awesomeness!
Ariel Clinical Services has been in business for over 30 years!
- Ariel has grown significantly since its early days of serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Today, we offer a broad range of services including residential programs, vocational support, foster care and adoption, therapy, and much more.
- We are proud to say we have expanded our reach beyond the Western Slope! Now, we provide services in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo.
- At Ariel, we deeply value our community and recognize the vital role it plays in the lives of our members and employees. That’s why we’re committed to staying engaged through both financial contributions and hands-on service initiatives.
- As we continue to grow, we’re equally committed to fostering professional growth for our team. Many of our entry-level roles offer clear pathways for advancement within the organization.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Accounting Supervisor, this position assists with the day-to-day functions of the Finance Department and program financial support. Incumbents perform intermediate-level accounting and record-keeping.
Ariel Clinical Services Mission
To provide safe, nurturing, and supportive environments for our clients so that they may have the opportunities to develop their strengths, maximize their potentials and fully participate in society.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Follow established Standard Operating Procedures for all accounting functions.
2. Promote and maintain confidentiality of financial and other data at all times.
3. Review and communicate to programs AR and AP transactions for correctness.
4. Process approved credit memos for designated programs.
5. Process payments to vendors; issue checks for accounts payable.
6. Provide monthly review reports to programs.
7. Send billing for payment of services.
8. Monitor and reconcile sub-ledgers to general ledger accounts.
9. Ensure files are complete and maintained in alphabetical and chronological order.
10. Identifying and correcting errors that occur due to data entry.
11. Must work closely with other Ariel Programs and offices.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. The ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written format in both individual and group settings.
2. Ability to be flexible, and able to change direction rapidly.
3. Maintain professional boundaries while establishing a trustworthy and beneficial relationship.
4. Represent the agency in a positive and professional manner.
5. Ability to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.
6. Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, complete a wide variety of tasks in a timely and accurate fashion and direct others, as needed.
7. Basic computer knowledge.
8. Knowledge of the type of services Ariel Clinical Services provides. Exercise independent judgment within the scope and boundaries of the department, the Agency’s Standard Operating Procedures, and Federal, State and Local Rules and Regulations regarding department operations.
9. Ability to provide reliable transportation for self.
10. Working knowledge of accounting software currently being used at Ariel.
11. The ability to demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance as scheduled and requested.
Education and Experience
Required:
- High School graduation or equivalent, minimum age 18.
- Minimum 3 years accounting-related experience.
Preferred:
- Associate degree in accounting or related field.
- Minimum 1-year experience in data presentation.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Physical Demands
1. This position requires that the incumbent be capable of bending, sitting, stooping, stretching, and/or reaching regularly for periods up to 2 hours without a break.
2. This position requires that the incumbent have adequate hand and finger dexterity to properly perform the functions of the position.
3. This position requires lifting regularly up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 60 pounds.
4. This position requires the ability to hear, see, smell and distinguish temperature, at a level which is adequate to ensure client and staff health and safety. Adaptive devices are acceptable.
Work Environment
1. Exposure to typical climate-controlled office environment when in the office. Required Background Checks & Documentation
1. Central Registry for Child Abuse
2. Colorado Adult Protective Services (CAPS)
3. Criminal Background Investigation (CBI)
4. CBI Sex Offender Background Check
5. National Sex Offender Background Check
6. Federal Background Investigation (FBI)
7. Reference check
8. Office of Inspector General
9. I-9 Documentation
10. Driver’s License Record
Work Location: In person
Salary : $600
