STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Position Summary

This position provides general assistance to the Accounting Manager relative to accounts payable, accounts receivable, management reporting, and monthly closing duties along with proper filing or related documents.

General responsibilities

• Codes all accounts payable invoices and matches with appropriate purchase orders and receiving reports. Ensures invoices have proper approval for payment and enters information into the computer system for processing.
• Reconciles accounts payable subsidiary ledger to the general ledger control account.
• Prints checks and related cash disbursement journals as appropriate.
• Set up and maintain vendor files.
• Effectively communicate with vendors when making calls to resolve discrepancies from billing, receiving, or purchasing order information.
• Logs cash received, prepare bank deposits daily, and properly distributes documentation for posting to patient accounts.
• Reconciles cash with billing department monthly and prepared appropriate journal entries to record revenue to the general ledger.
• Reconciles all vendor statements.
• Prepares and enters monthly journal entries or closing for periods in order that financial statements can be prepared.
• Prepares monthly general ledger account reconciliations.
• Performs bank reconciliation and related journal entries for review by the Controller and approval by the CFO.
• Completes weekly and monthly reporting requirements for upper management correctly and timely.
• Completes monthly external reporting as outlined in grant awards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Associates degree in Accounting or Finance or related discipline from an accredited college or university. Three years in an accounting environment with direct accounts payable, accounts receivables, and/or accounting-related experience required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range.
• At times, may require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding). Typing 40 wpm.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Internal office space.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Education and/or Experience

Associates degree in Accounting or Finance or related discipline from an accredited college or university. Three years in an accounting environment with direct accounts payable, accounts receivables, and/or accounting-related experience required.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters.
• Strong understanding of accepted accounting practices and principles.
• Must be attentive to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and work independently, as well as produce work in a timely manner.
• Must be able to multi-task and problem solve.
• Must be able to type 40 wpm and use a 10-key calculator
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate positive customer service skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, and problem-solving.
• Ability to formulate decisions and make judgments that are demanding and interpretive.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and other accounting software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.