Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper

Assist with the application process for Medicaid benefits. Verify and follow-up on collection processes, including to insurance companies. Verify and follow-up on recoup processes, including to insurance companies. Process no pay claims Assist in implementing the day-to-day functions of the accounting department. Implement written policies and procedures that govern the accounting functions of the facility. Assist in the establishment and maintenance of an adequate accounting system that reflects the operating cost of the facility. Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished. Maintain an open packing slip and purchase order file. Match invoices to packing slips and purchase orders. Process and verify payment of invoices on a timely basis. Verify invoices received for quantity, unit price, extensions and discounts Make written reports to the Administrator on invoices received that do not match purchase orders Forward invoices to appropriate department personnel for approval for payment Code invoices with appropriate chart of account number to assure that expenses are distributed to the correct expense account Prepare invoices for keypunching. Verify voucher reports, remittance advices, checks and journals for the accuracy of each report Verify accuracy of daily deposit ticket with cash receipts journal Attach original invoice to duplicate copy/canceled check for permanent record Send checks and maintain a file of paid invoices Communicate with supplier/vendors concerning errors or questions on invoices. Prepare monthly totals of open invoices, accounts payable, cash disbursements, etc., as may be directed Record payments received to appropriate cash receipts journal. Post payments received to the appropriate resident account. Process and post daily charge slips to resident accounts. Verify accuracy of daily deposit ticket with cash receipts journal Maintain a file of copies of all charge slips, debits, credits, etc., issued to each resident. Monitor and collect accounts receivables. Report delinquent accounts to the Administrator. Assist in balancing accounts receivable by running tapes, verifying computer printouts, etc Assist in preparing monthly financial statements to include preparing monthly balance sheet, income and expense reports, etc., as required. Prepare and mail statements Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator concerning accounting functions. Assist in reconciling bank statements as directed. Assist in preparing trial balances as directed Assist in preparing financial and statistical reports as directed. Perform functions of computer/data processor as necessary. Develop and utilize computer reports and output. Ensure that resident admission contracts are signed and appropriately filed Assist in preparing A/R, time sheets, etc., as directed Maintain A/R to include maintenance of employee records, processing time cards, paychecks, computation of federal and state payroll taxes, miscellaneous deductions, etc., as directed Follow established resident fund accounting procedures. Provide each resident with a quarterly accounting of his/her funds managed by the facility Assist in the planning and implementation of changes in our accounting system as necessary or directed. Perform secretarial functions as necessary or directed. Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator. Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the HIPAA Officer. Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access the facility's information system.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$19.97 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

Retirement plan

Experience:

accounting: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person