Accounting Assistant Position Available In Erie, Pennsylvania

Accounting Assistant 3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars 5515 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16509 LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently hiring an Accounting Assistant. Summary We are seeking an Accounting Assistant to join our team at LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting our financial operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and contributing to the overall efficiency of our healthcare services. We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant Assistant to join our finance team. This role will primarily support the accounting team while ensuring accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting with Accounts Payable, budget-to-actual analysis, reconciling monthly expenses, and ensuring all ongoing expenses are recorded. This position requires an Associate’s degree in Accounting and hospital or healthcare industry experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

: Intimate knowledge and understanding of financial statement preparation, and all related transactions. Proficient in analyzing, maintaining, and processing financial data. Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel, with a minimum of an intermediate user level Attention to detail. Ability to perform quick mental computations and identify incorrect information on transactions and reports. Office administrative ability including superb organizational skills, multi-tasking, and clerical expertise.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the Accounts Payable team by reviewing invoices, ensuring accuracy, and reconciling discrepancies. Perform monthly budget-to-actual analysis, identifying variances and providing explanations. Ensure all ongoing monthly expenses are accurately recorded in the Meditech system. Assist with month-end and year-end closings. Assist with reconciling account balances and investigate discrepancies. Work closely with CFO to ensure expenses align with budgeted projections. Serve as back up to AP and other areas of the accounting department. Maintain compliance with GAAP, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements. Attends meetings as required. Preforms other related duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

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Minimum Education:

A two year degree in Accounting, and or equivalent.

Minimum Experience:

One year of sufficient previous accounting experience, preferably in a hospital or healthcare setting. Experience with Kronos and/or Meditech software preferred. Must have a minimum of “intermediate user level” in Microsoft Excel.

Physical:

Ability to sit for extended periods and lift a maximum of 35 pounds. If you are passionate about finance and healthcare, we invite you to apply for the Accounting Assistant position at LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion.

Job Type:

Full-time Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Ability to

Commute:

Erie, PA 16509 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Erie, PA 16509: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person