What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Western Missouri Medical Center?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
PURPOSE STATEMENT
This position will be responsible for performing various accounting tasks related to payroll, accounts payable, month-end close, and reconciliations. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and a commitment to accuracy and timeliness.
Essential Job Duties
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Full-time
Description
PURPOSE STATEMENT
This position will be responsible for performing various accounting tasks related to payroll, accounts payable, month-end close, and reconciliations. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and a commitment to accuracy and timeliness.
Essential Job Duties
- Payroll:
- Accurately prepare & process bi-weekly payroll, ensuring compliance with policies & regulations.
- Maintain accurate employee records related to payroll within the time and labor responsibilities.
- Serve as a knowledge expert for inquiries related to payroll regulations and best practices.
- Responsible for resolving post-processing problems quickly and efficiently.
- Accounts Payable:
- Assist with the processing of vendor invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
- Assist with verifying and reconciling discrepancies in vendor billing and resolve any issues.
- Prepare accounts payable reports and reconciliations.
- Month-End Close:
- Assist in compiling data, preparing entries, and posting transactions to the general ledger.
- Collaborate with departments to gather data and ensure all activities are accurately recorded.
- Prepare any post close reporting required/requested by administration and department leaders.
- Account Reconciliation:
- Prepare regular reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts and credit card statements.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring all accounts are accurately maintained.
- Prepare reconciliation reports for management review.
- Additional:
- Responsible for any other duties, as assigned by the Director of Accounting.
- Continually look for ways to improve processes, staying current with changes in regulations & laws.
- Demonstrates WMMC core values in all work interactions, and will exhibit a positive attitude.
- Champions teamwork and cooperation, while maintaining a friendly demeanor.
- Maintains a wealth of knowledge about all job facets and is considered competent.
- Understands job responsibilities and is able to deal with multiple competing demands.
- Accepts responsibility for errors and makes corrections willingly.
- Adheres to all health system policies and procedures.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Associate degree in Accounting required.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in end-to-end payroll processing & AP (hospital setting preferred).
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in general ledger accounting.
- Must maintain the highest standards in regards to confidentiality of information.
- Must have a firm understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Must have Microsoft Office Suite experience, including strong Excel Skills.
- Must have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Highly organized and detail minded. Able to understand and analyze financial transactions.
- Ability to work within a team environment and possess skills to support process change.
- Paylocity experience is preferred.
- Must be able to sit and stand, intermittently for 8 hours a day.
- Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
- Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
- Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
- Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
- Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
- Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to life and/or carry up to 40 lbs.
- Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.