What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper position at The Lakes Skilled Nursing Center?
Primary Purpose of this Position
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the day-to-day bookkeeping functions of the facility in accordance with current acceptable accounting practices and as directed by the Administrator, Director of Finance or accountant.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly totals of open invoices, accounts payable, cash disbursements, etc., as directed.
- Process and post daily charge slips to resident accounts.
- Process and verify payment of invoices on a timely basis and provide reports as required.
- Verify invoices received for quantity, unit price, extensions and discounts.
Staff Development Functions
- Attend and participate in mandatory facility in-service training programs as scheduled (e.g., Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), tuberculosis (TB), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), abuse prevention, etc.).
- Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc., to keep abreast of current changes in the long-term care field as well as maintain a professional status.
Equipment and Supply Functions
Ensure that an adequate supply of accounting supplies and equipment are on hand to meet the day-to-day operational needs of the facility.
Education
Must possess, as a minimum, a high-school diploma or its equivalent.
Experience
Must have, as a minimum, three (3) year(s)experience in bookkeeping or accounting practices. Experience in health care accounting preferred but not required.