Accountant

Support Solutions•Memphis, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

GENERAL FUNCTION: Supports the financial management function of the organization by performing all duties assigned with a goal of achieving quality, consistent and timely outcomes. Practice superior ethics in the management of company resources. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Supervises Billing Specialist and Accounts Payable Clerk. Preparation of 1099s for annual reporting. Perform complex journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts. Examining bank statements and reconciling them with general ledger entries Examining expenses submitted by employees. Create and monitor a system of controls, procedures and forms for the recordation and retirement of fixed assets. Liaison with auditors during audits. Reconcile large vendor billing and proper coding in QuickBooks. Monthly review of General Ledger for proper coding. Yearly change-over of records in accordance with proper record management. Work with Managed Care Organizations to ensure proper payments for supported clients. Assists with other ad-hoc duties such as providing coverage for AP/AR and Payroll, preparing special reports/reconciliations and/or participating in quality audits as directed. Assist Controller will all closing procedures monthly. OTHER FUNCTIONS: Exhibits behaviors and best practices that are consistent with the vision and values of SSMS. Practices safe work habits to eliminate and control potential safety and health hazards and to maintain a safe work environment. Attends all safety training as scheduled. Work as part of the team to ensure that SSMS Quality Management principles (Plan, Measure, Assess. Improve) are practiced and achieved. Operates SSMS and personal transportation in a safe and healthy manner. Performs other job related duties as may be assigned by designated and/or authorized staff. This job description does not list all the duties of your job. You may be asked by Supervisors, Managers or designated and/or authorized staff to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in the job description. SSMS reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment and either you or SSMS may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree or equivalent from four-year College or technical school; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be able to pass background check and drug test.
Knowledge of and competence in Quickbooks Pro Accounting Software; Medical billing; Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Processing software.
Strong attention to detail
Solid working knowledge of GAAP
Exceptional Organization skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Effective organizational skills, able to complete heavy workloads within established time frames, and perform with frequent interruptions and/or distractions
Effective interpersonal skills, able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others, ability to interact appropriately with others in various contexts and purposes
Must be able to practice confidentiality in all matters
Has effective time management in the office and in the field and adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
Can perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another, in a job that may require significant differences in technology, techniques, environmental factors, physical demands, or work situations.
Keeps a professional appearance
Able to follow instructions and work independently
Thorough knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Possess a high degree of leadership and a lead by example mindset, make appropriate job decisions following standard office policies and procedures, recognize an emergency situation and take appropriate action, think through the consequences of a decision prior to making it
Valid Driver License
Agency insurance coverage for vehicles operated in the course of work at specific locations shall stand as the primary insurance coverage for employees working in that particular site.
Valid automobile insurance is required for all employees working at sites where the agency does not provide a vehicle and this coverage must presented prior to transfer to any home where an agency vehicle is not provided.
The agency reserves the right to request proof of insurance regardless of the site location or availability of an agency vehicle.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.
2 years of Medical Billing experience preferred
2 years of General Ledger experience
2 years of Auditing experience

Responsibilities

Supervises Billing Specialist and Accounts Payable Clerk.
Preparation of 1099s for annual reporting.
Perform complex journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts.
Examining bank statements and reconciling them with general ledger entries
Examining expenses submitted by employees.
Create and monitor a system of controls, procedures and forms for the recordation and retirement of fixed assets.
Liaison with auditors during audits.
Reconcile large vendor billing and proper coding in QuickBooks.
Monthly review of General Ledger for proper coding.
Yearly change-over of records in accordance with proper record management.
Work with Managed Care Organizations to ensure proper payments for supported clients.
Assists with other ad-hoc duties such as providing coverage for AP/AR and Payroll, preparing special reports/reconciliations and/or participating in quality audits as directed.
Assist Controller will all closing procedures monthly.