Accounting Specialist

Pay Range: $25.00 to $30.00/hour

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Accountant - Covina, performs assigned cashier and some accounting duties to assure that all residents’ business matters, i.e., pension/social security checks, bank statements, cash transactions to/from resident’s Home accounts, etc., are being handled accurately, on a timely basis and in accordance with established policies and procedures. Process Accounts Payable in Covina. Communicates to Senior Accountant all problems and concerns relating to resident accounting and Accounts Payable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Responsible for all aspects of Residents Accounting including:

• Understanding the Resident Accounting and Accounts Payable processes

• Receiving check requests from residents; collecting and updating their Trust Fund Account

• Distributing residents’ Monthly Statements for 1st/3rd Billing and Trust Fund

• Setting up A/R Direct Payments

• Inputting transactions into the Matrix Care to record deposits, withdrawals for the resident account including monthly allowances, birthday and Christmas and other ancillary charges

• Distributing monthly allowance to residents in accordance with the established schedule, policies, and procedures

• Providing Banking Services once a week, 4 hours a day to meet the needs of independent and assisted living residents. Schedules may be changed from time to time

• Posting 25% of B-Resident’s monthly income to resident’s Home Accounts

• Maintaining and reconciling a cash drawer on daily basis

• Maintaining a strict degree of confidentiality in all matters pertaining to A/R, Grand Lodge, and resident information received within the Accounting Department

2. Accounts Payable processing including Covina credit card payments – Process Covina related invoices.

3. Assists with external audits relating to Trust Fund and Accounts Payable

4. Cooperating with co-workers and establishing good working relationships with all departments. Practicing team building and promoting good employee relationships in the department.

5. Collecting all mails from Finance Mailbox for distribution to the Team Member inboxes

6. Assist with some medical billing-related questions and follow-up

7. Performing other tasks assigned by Senior Accountant

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

• An intermediate level of skill and experience is required in operating a personal computer and performing computer operations relative to accounting

• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing to management, staff personnel, residents and resident families.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge and abilities listed, typically:

1. Minimum 1-year college course in Accounting related field or two years of experience in the following areas:

• Accounts Payable

• Cashier

• Account Reconciliation

• Accounts Receivable

• Bank Reconciliation

• Data Entry

• Excel

• Customer Service

Benefits

At the Masons of California and its related entities, you will have the opportunity to combine your passion for helping people and high ethical standards with opportunities to advance your career. In return for your skills and passion we offer:

• A work environment focused on teamwork and support for excellent care

• A generous contribution to a 401K plan whether or not you participate, and an additional contribution from the company when you participate in the plan