Accounting Assistant

Acadia Healthcare • Chicago, IL

7d

About The Position

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

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED