What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at ONEWORLD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC?
Job Duties
The Accounting Specialist supports the Finance Team for many of the daily financial transactions at OneWorld Community Health Centers. The Accounting Specialist works in collaboration with various departments within the organization to ensure financial accuracy. The primary focus areas are cash receipts, assistance with financial reporting, and the preparation and maintenance of account support.
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Responsible for collecting daily patient cash and check payments from medical, dental, and pharmacy staff, verifying accuracy, and preparing deposits for the bank in a timely and secure manner.
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Reconciles daily patient credit card transactions by cross-checking medical, dental, and pharmacy records against patient account postings and credit card processor reports.
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Oversees intake and allocation of all incoming mailed payments, verifying appropriate classification and routing to external and internal stakeholders while ensuring accurate and timely deposit preparation.
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Provides timely assistance to medical, dental, and pharmacy staff to identify and resolve payment posting errors and other related issues.
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Responsible for communicating and negotiating with third-party payers to establish acceptable payment methods and ensure timely reimbursement.
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Records cash, check, and credit card receipts in accounting software and maintains accurate logs of all incoming payments.
The tasks outlined above are intended to provide a general overview of the role and are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or job functions. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to support the business, and responsibilities may evolve to meet the changing needs of the organization.
Qualifications:
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Associate's degree in accounting, business, or related field OR equivalent work experience required.
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Prior experience in a non-profit and/or healthcare setting preferred.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and in the use of accounting, spreadsheet, and other business software is required.
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Strong analytical skills required.
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Demonstrated ability to initiate, organize, and complete tasks with minimal to moderate supervision.
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Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and judgement, consistently meet deadlines, handle rush projects, manage multiple priorities, and meet time constraints.
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Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
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Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
OneWorld Community Health Centers, Inc. provides a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; 401(k); free fitness center, and more. If you want to apply your unique skillset to a diverse, caring, growing nonprofit that serves 50,000 patients, please apply.
You can make a difference – in your life and the lives of others.
OneWorld Community Health Centers, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. We are committed to equal treatment for all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer