What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Technician at Wasatch Behavioral Health - Full Time position at Wasatch Behavioral Health?
Join Wasatch Behavioral Health and make a meaningful impact in your community as an Accounting Technician at our Westpark Family Clinic in Provo! This role offers a competitive wage of $19.14–$26.81/hour and plays a key part in keeping our financial operations running smoothly. You'll guide day-to-day accounting processes, support clinic teams with accurate financial reporting, and help ensure compliance across accounts payable, receivable, and related fiscal procedures. If you thrive in a detail-oriented environment and enjoy helping others understand financial processes, this role hits that sweet spot between leadership and hands-on accounting support.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Compensation: $19.14–$26.81 DOE and Education
Benefits
- Utah Retirement Systems (Pension & 401(k) options)
- Public Employees Health Plan (PEHP) Medical & Dental Insurance
- Vision Benefits Plan
- Employer-Provided Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 12 Paid Annual Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Scheduled Annual Pay Increases
About Us: Wasatch Behavioral Health
Wasatch Behavioral Health is a local government agency dedicated to providing compassionate, accessible mental health and substance-use services. We value collaboration, innovation, empathy, and creating a workplace where both clients and employees can thrive.
What You'll Do as an Accounting Tech
- Process and monitor accounts payable: receive vouchers, verify coding accuracy, prepare payment batches, and run EFTs/checks
- Maintain vendor records, reconcile statements, research unpaid items, and collaborate with staff or vendors to resolve errors.
- Handle accounts receivable tasks, including receipting funds, reconciling deposits, preparing daily bank deposits, and maintaining tracking spreadsheets.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities: data entry, reconciliations, and required reporting.
- Assist with specialized financial tasks such as 1099 generation, Medicaid cost report support, petty cash audits, and maintaining credit card transaction logs.
- Provide ongoing training to employees on correct accounting forms, coding, receipting, and documentation requirements.
- Maintain orderly and compliant financial files; assist auditors by retrieving documentation and preparing requested reports.
- Perform administrative duties, attend meetings, and assist with special financial projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- One to two years of college-level coursework in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related field preferred
- One to two years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, bookkeeping practices, and AP/AR processes.
- Familiarity with Medicaid/Medicare or medical billing environments is a plus.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, data entry, and accounting software; ability to work accurately with numbers and deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to train staff, collaborate across teams, and problem-solve with vendors and employees.
- High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and comfort working in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive tasks.
- Typing and computer proficiency required.
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Ready to make a real impact? Submit your application today and take the next step toward a career that truly changes lives. We're excited to meet you and cheer you on as you grow with our team!
Salary : $19 - $27