Staff Accountant

Job Summary:

• Compiles amounts owed to the company by customers or clients, and inputs figures to the accounting system.

Essential Functions and Tasks:

• Maintain up-to-date billing system and generate and send out invoices.
• Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared.
• Perform daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits, updating and distribution of cash receipt logs, and posting of cash to the accounts receivable sub-ledger.
• Prepare analytical and ration analyses relevant to A/R so management can gain a better understanding of how collection efforts are progressing.
• Responds to inquiries from customers or clients and researches and resolves concerns or discrepancies.
• Support other accounting and finance team members.
• Compliance and adherence to applicable healthcare and security regulations.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least two to four years (2-4) in healthcare finance, accounting, treasury or related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• In-depth understanding of the field's concepts and principles.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply state/federal laws, regulations, and policies.
• Performs work under general supervision.
• Handles moderately complex issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Ability to communicate with diverse personalities in a tactful, mature, and professional manner.
• Ability to remain flexible and work within a collaborative and fast paced environment.
• Ability to deliver high quality service excellence with high attention to detail.
• Understand and comply with company policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify and seek needed information/research skills.
• Strong knowledge in accounting, and/or finance.
• Strong knowledge of Outlook and Great Plains software or equivalent Enterprise Resource Planning software.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong math skills.

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