Accounting Assistant Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital - Adult Campus Chicago, IL Job Details 9 hours ago Qualifications Associate's degree in accounting Financial close processing Preparation of internal financial performance reports Internal controls Insurance dispute resolution Mid-level High school diploma or GED Invoice payment processing Accounting data entry Financial records management Daily transaction recording Accounting and finance experience Paycheck issuance Closing the books Insurance provider collaboration Budget preparation Data accuracy checks Payroll reconciliation Associate's degree Medical claim denial management 2 years Accounting Payroll record maintenance Medical billing insurance follow-up

Full Job Description Overview:

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Responsible for applying the principles of accounting to prepare financial documents and reports and ensure appropriate control procedures are being utilized.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform accounting activities such as routine calculations, payroll calculations and record keeping. Process invoices and print checks for vendors and/or employees as approved by Corporate. Assist in the preparation of facility month and year end reporting, statistical reports, budgets and financial reports. Ensure posting of all current month invoices to accounts payable to month end closing for accounts payable. Oversee petty cash fund if applicable. Collect and process information to prepare bi-weekly payroll and may reconcile payroll with source documents if applicable. Check the accuracy of figures, calculations and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by others. Work with insurance companies to verify status of outstanding claims, authorizations, dispute denials and have claims reprocessed on an as needed basis.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates' degree in accounting preferred. Two or more years' experience in accounts payable, accounting or finance with knowledge of general office procedures and electronic billing preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

Not Applicable. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.