Accounting Representative

The position professionally represents the Finance Department, assists in accomplishing the mission and goals of the Department and the Hospital and performs accounts payable functions, the day-to-day application of the Hospital’s automated payroll system, training during New Employee Orientation (NEO) related to the automated payroll system,  the cash receipts and deposit functions, client and other non-patient billing functions, and the daily patient census balancing functions accurately, timely, and efficiently. Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Two years accounts payable, payroll recordkeeping, or general office experience.

• Excellent communication skills to effectively and tactfully communicate with patients and their families and guests, co-workers, managers, providers and other hospital personnel on a one-to-one basis using appropriate grammar, vocabulary and word usage.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to carry out duties in a professional manner, as well as the ability to work well under stress. Requires excellent time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to problem solve, multi-task in a fast-paced setting and work well in a team environment.
• Developed computer skills to include proficiency with Microsoft Office, telephone system and the ability to learn and proficiently perform computer applications related to department operations and job function.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• High degree of accuracy with concentration and close attention to detail.
• Ability to be discreet and protect the integrity of any confidential matter or information encountered during the performance of job duties.

• Typical office environment with prolonged sitting. 
• Work maybe subject to interruption and occasional high stress levels.
• Works with protected health information. 
• Ability to work occasional extended hours, evenings and/or weekends based on the needs of the department.

• Uses computer and other standard office equipment.
• Repetitive wrist, finger and hand movement and lifting supplies or equipment. 
• Occasional manipulation of large volumes of books, charts, reports or files.   
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, walking, sitting, reaching, bending, kneeling or stooping to perform duties in a safe manner.