What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Pediatrics In Brevard P A?
The Accounting Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records by computing, classifying, and recording transactions. This role includes performing routine financial calculations, general ledger maintenance, and verifying the accuracy of financial data.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Utilize accounting software to record, store, and analyze financial data.
- Verify figures, postings, and documents for accuracy and compliance with financial policies.
- Classify, record, and summarize financial transactions using journals, ledgers, and databases.
- Process debits, credits, and account totals in spreadsheets and accounting software.
- Receive, record, and deposit cash, checks, and vouchers.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company financial regulations.
- Prepare statistical, financial, and accounting reports related to cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable/receivable, and profit/loss statements.
- Assign appropriate codes to financial documents per company procedures.
- Identify and reconcile discrepancies in financial records.
- Daily Onsite position
KEY RESPONSIBLITIES
- Prepare balance sheets and financial reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual).
- Reconcile large invoices, credit card transactions, and bank statements.
- Process vendor payments and record accounts payable/receivable transactions.
- Create and post journal entries in QuickBooks, ensuring proper documentation.
- Assist in year-end financial closing and quarterly expense preparation.
- Track bank deposits, payments, and monitor organizational assets.
- Participate in financial audits and assist accountants with tax preparation.
- Administer, renew, and obtain quotes for liability insurance.
- Review, approve, and process invoices while maintaining financial ledgers.
- Generate 1099s and W-2s.
- Assist in budget preparation and ensure compliance with accounting standards (SAFS).
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Primarily a sedentary role but requires occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Ability to open filing cabinets, bend, stoop, and stand on a stool when necessary.
VISUAL, HEARING, AND MENTAL DEMANDS
- Vision must be able to read printed and digital financial reports, spreadsheets, and data entry screens. Prolonged use of computer screens may be required.
- Hearing must be able to hear and respond to verbal instructions, phone conversations and discussions in a typical office setting.
- Mental capacity must be able to handle complex financial data, multitask efficiently, meet deadlines, and manage routine and detailed-oriented tasks with accuracy.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required – Associate Degree in accounting Preferred
- Minimum 2-3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
- Must have experience with QuickBooks
PIB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.