Accounting Assistant - PT

Position Purpose: Support the Accounting and Accounts Payable function. Assist in monthly financial processes and bank/balance sheet reconciliations along with other monthly financial duties as needed. This position may be a partial or complete teleworking position at the discretion of the organization.
Essential Functions and Basic Duties
Position Specific Performance Expectations:
o Perform monthly close responsibilities
o Reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts
o Contract Billing and reconciliation
o Sales Tax filing
o Prepare month end financials and reporting for various companies
o Accounts Payable services
o Process vendor invoices, complete accounts payable check runs, ensure accuracy, and maintain vendor files.
o Maintain and complete all documentation for 1099's at year end.
o Weekly bank deposits and Journal entry posting
o Follow department and hospital wide policies and procedures.
o Performs other duties as assigned.
Organization Wide Performance Expectations:
o Demonstrates commitment to performing according to the CHOICE values of MRH and representing the organization in a positive and professional manner.
o Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
o Upholds regulatory requirements to ensure continual compliance with departmental, hospital, state and federal regulations and policies.
o Follows all policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, public and staff.
o Completes annual education, training, in-service, and licensure/certification requirements; attends departmental and organizational staff meetings or reads meeting minutes.
o Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated timeframes.
o Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication and good working relationships with all patients, staff and vendors.
o Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; self-motivated; manages activity and time.
o Actively participates in departmental and facility performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
o Must be at least 16 years of age (21 for driving positions)
o Must be able to legally work in the United States
o Must be able to pass a background check
o Must be able to pass a drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable)
o Must complete employee health meeting
Education/Licensure/Certification:
o Associates Degree and years of experience or four years of complete accounting experience including accounts payable, payroll, account reconciliations, preparation of financial statements according to GAAP.
Experience:
o Healthcare Accounting preferred.
o Knowledge or EPIC, G/L, Accounts Payable and Payroll systems desired.
Position Classification: Non-exempt
Compensation Range: $21.79 to $31.61
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, Paid Time Off