What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant position at GLFHC?
Established in 1980, the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, Inc. (GLFHC) is a multi-site, mission-driven, non-profit organization employing over 700 staff whose primary focus is providing the highest quality patient care to a culturally diverse population throughout the Merrimack Valley. Nationally recognized as a leader in community medicine (family practice, pediatrics, internal medicine, and geriatrics), GLFHC has clinical sites in Lawrence, Methuen, and Haverhill and is the sponsoring organization for the Lawrence Family Medicine Residency program.
GLFHC is currently seeking an Accounting Assistant. Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, provide support to the Accounts Payable function and the finance team of the Health Center in accordance with policies established by the Board of Directors, management, and generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Assist in the processing of expense reports, invoices and check requests in an accurate and timely manner; auditing, ensuring proper approvals, matching packing slips with invoices, proper account distribution, posting to account periods and compliance to all internal controls.
- Responsible for data entry of invoices, check requests, and expense reports
- Assist in the weekly check run, preparing and distributing signed checks as indicated on payables.
- Ensure that all transactions comply with Health Center Purchasing Policies and Procedures.
- Perform special accounting and finance related projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- One year of Accounting experience. Accounts Payable preferably.
- High School Diploma required.
- Intermediate Excel.
GLFHC offers a great working environment, comprehensive benefit package, growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement.