Jr. Accountant

Department

Finance

Reports to

Accounting Manager

Type

Full time – Exempt

Requisition #

12743

Position Summary

Provides accounting, financial, administrative, and clerical support by maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring financial transactions are processed in accordance with established policies and procedures. Responsible for accounts payable, account reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting support, and other accounting and finance-related duties to ensure timely and accurate financial operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• • Process Accounts Payable invoices in Multiview
  • Generate AP checks in Multiview and prepare for send out
  • Process claims checks issued by CCHP in Multiview and prepare for send out
  • Organize and maintain good filing system on all invoices and checks
  • Contact vendors on invoice issues
  • Follow up on invoice approvals with department managers
  • Perform bank reconciliation on claims checks account
  • Assist department in month-end closing on expense accruals
  • Complete Accounts Payable month-end closing
  • Reconcile Account Payable balances to General Ledger and maintain accounts payable records in Multiview
  • Match P.O. invoices to Cerner
  • Credit card reconciliation
  • Charge expenses to correct GL accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports
  • Identify new vendor and obtain W-9 for vendor set up
  • Identify new remittance addresses for update in Multiview
  • Review and research stale dated checks
  • Assist in annual 1099 filing
  • Pick up and drop off mail to Hospital
  • Sorts and distributes inter-departmental and company correspondence.
  • Assists in various accounting and clerical projects.
  • Accepts and performs other duties as assigned

Values/Core Competencies:

• Integrity –We adhere to a code of values and make commitments that contribute to the welfare of our community.
• Respect – We seek to create a community within our organization that enhances self-worth of individuals working with us and for our patients. The dignity and respect shown to employees by management and by their fellow staff will be the model for caring for our patients. Management is committed to treating employees fairly, honestly and with respect. In return, management expects commitment from employees to the values of the organization and its work on behalf of the community.
• Empowerment – we are committed to action and expect all employees to be proactive in decision making and problem solving. We delegate authority to match responsibility, expecting decision making to occur as close to the customer as possible.
• Teamwork – We believe that quality, cost effective, compassionate care can only be provided through teamwork. The nature of our work and mission require sensitivity to the feelings and points of view of many. We work for the good of the team, are accountable for the results of the team and together share our successes or failures. We maintain an atmosphere of openness, honesty and trust.
• Accountability – We accept personal responsibility for our actions and take ownership of our results. We as individuals recognize achievement and are challenged to improve our performance by providing and accepting coaching and feedback.
• Quality Improvement – We will improve value through the process of continuous quality improvement with focus on the relationship between quality and cost. We have a sense of urgency in our search to find better ways of doing everything. We encourage others to try new ideas and measure and recognize results. We are willing to change the status quo to improve.
• Community collaboration and Benefit – We will collaborate within the limits or our resources with other agencies and providers to address the health care wellness needs of our community, recognizing that access to services must be made available regardless of an individual’s ability to pay.
• Prudent use of resources – We will use and maintain our assets and resources prudently to meet community expectations. Our organization requires an overall positive return on investment to carry out its mission and to invest in new programs, equipment and facilities. We believe that integration simplifies and improves the process of health care and is a means of achieving economies of scale which will ultimately reduce costs. We seek simplification in the process of patient care and the efficient use of our resources in a changing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• 1-3 years accounts payables experience
• Knowledge of general accounting principles, regulatory standards and compliance requirements
• General math skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, including the ability to operate computerized accounting and spreadsheet programs (e.g. Excel, Access)
• Excellent data entry skills
• Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines
• Dependability, customer service, and flexibility required

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, staff is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and/or listen. He/she uses his/her hands to do computer work, write reports, do equipment set-up/cleaning/storage, clerical support, etc. He/she will be using the phone frequently. Good vision is needed to be able to read schedules, enter accurate data, etc. He/she must have good general health and demonstrate emotional stability so as to carry out the above-enumerated duties.

• Able to lift up to 30 pounds
• Use proper body mechanics when handling equipment
• Standing, walking and moving 50% of the day

Compliance Requirements

Complies with Chinese Hospital Compliance Handbook including Code of Ethics and all statutes, regulations, guidelines applicable to federal and state programs. Responsibilities include, following the guidelines and reporting suspected violations of any statute, regulations, agreements or guidelines applicable to all healthcare programs.

I have read and understand the duties, responsibilities, and expectations pertaining to the position of Medical Staff and CME Coordinator. I understand that this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills and responsibilities required. I have been allowed to clarify and ask questions about this job description.

Base Pay Scale

Starting at $32.99 -$48.01 per hour. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.