What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT position at Memorial Regional Health?
This is a Full Time Position
Compensation Range: $22.26 to $33.38
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, Paid Time Off
Position Classification: Non-Exempt
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES
Supervisory-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:
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Position-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:
• Performs monthly close responsibilities.
o Downloads bank statements from websites.
o Reconciles bank statements and balance sheet accounts.
o Contract billing and reconciliation processing.
o Completes sales tax filing.
o Prepares month-end financials and reporting for various companies.
• Accounts Payable services
o Processes vendor invoices, completes accounts payable check runs, ensures accuracy, and maintains vendor files.
o Maintains and completes all documentation for 1099’s at year-end.
o Processes purchase order invoices.
o Works closely with Materials, ensuring that the purchase orders are reconciled accurately and to the General Ledger.
• Processes weekly bank deposits and journal entry posting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Organization-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:
• Demonstrates full commitment to the CHOICE values of MRH and consistently represents the organization in a positive, professional manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication, fostering positive working relationships with patients, staff, and vendors.
• Adheres to the MRH attire and dress code in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Exhibits initiative and self-motivation; maintains a consistent level of productivity and manages time and responsibilities effectively.
• Completes all required annual education, training, in-services, and licensure/certification updates; actively participates in departmental and organizational meetings or reviews meeting minutes as required.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work punctually and completes assigned duties within established timeframes.
• Actively contributes to departmental and organization-wide performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining adherence to departmental, hospital, state, and federal standards and policies.
• Follows all infection control, safety, and risk management procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be at least 18 years of age (21 for positions requiring driving, with a valid driver’s license).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
• Must complete an Employee Health meeting prior to starting employment.
EDUCATION, LICENSURE(S), AND CERTIFICATION(S)
Required Preferred
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EXPERIENCE
Required Preferred
☐ ☒ Healthcare Accounting
☐ ☒ Knowledge of EPIC, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Payroll Systems.
Salary : $22 - $33