Accountant I

BEAUFORT JASPER HAMPTON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH•Bluffton, SC

About The Position

The Accountant I is an entry-to-intermediate level accounting position responsible for performing routine accounting and financial functions in accordance with established policies, procedures, and internal controls. The position provides support for accounts payable, expense reconciliation, cash and revenue accounting, general ledger maintenance, and month-end close activities. The Accountant I is expected to maintain accurate and timely accounting records, identify discrepancies, and provide appropriate supporting documentation for financial transactions.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required
Two or more years of accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping, or related experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience in a healthcare or nonprofit environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Processes invoices and supporting documentation in accordance with established procedures.
Verifies invoices for accuracy, proper authorization, coding, and supporting documentation.
Maintains vendor records and resolve routine vendor inquiries.
Assists with preparation of accounts payable payment batches.
Reconciles vendor statements and investigate discrepancies.
Maintains organized AP documentation.
Processes and reconcile employee expense reports and corporate credit card transactions.
Verifies expenses for appropriate documentation and approval.
Assists with coding expenses to the appropriate department, program, grant, or account.
Investigates discrepancies and obtain missing documentation.
Assists with daily monitoring of 340B Cash.
Records deposits and pharmacy expenses.
Assists with bank and cash account reconciliations.
Researches outstanding items and discrepancies.
Maintains supporting documentation for 340B transactions.
Prepares routine journal entries as assigned.
Assists with account reconciliations.
Maintains accounting schedules and supporting documentation.
Follows established accounting policies and internal controls.
Maintains confidentiality of financial and employee information.
Ensures transactions are properly supported and authorized.
Reports unusual or questionable transactions to the appropriate supervisor.
Assists with internal and external audits.
Provides requested documentation to the Controller and other authorized personnel.
Performs other accounting duties as assigned.