Accounting Assistant

Easter Seals Tennessee Inc

About The Position

To ensure all service recipients receive timely and accurate financial services. Assist service recipients in achieving independence with personal finances. Responsible for completing necessary paperwork accurately and in a timely manner Ensure a quality service for individuals served, acting as an advocate for service recipients Comply with Easter Seals Policies and Procedures and Employee Handbook, DDA, Licensure, Title VI, HIPAA, and Confidentiality requirements Adhere to all federal, state, and local laws regarding the safe operation of a motor vehicle, including the use of adaptive devices/equipment on vehicles Attend in-service training sessions, meetings, and out of town activities as required Promote a positive work environment treating individuals served, staff, customers, and visitors with courtesy and respect Provide cooperation and communication between all applicable parties and departments to ensure that the service recipients goals and outcomes are fully integrated into their life Ensure Representative Payee Reports are completed for SSI/SSA benefits annually Reconcile service recipients check books with monthly bank statements Review monthly petty cash forms, receipts of purchases, and food stamp receipts File all documentation according to DDA and Easter Seals guidelines Train all Home Managers in Personal Funds Management Send financial information to appropriate parties each month Other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance Back up to the front desk receptionist.

Requirements

College degree in accounting preferred and a High School Diploma required
Must have 1 – 2 years experience in accounting or related field
Must have prior experience with bank statements, deposit logs, and reconciliation of accounts
Skilled in QuickBooks, Word, Excel, and Outlook
Excellent oral and written communication abilities and math skills in order to write reports and keep records
Must maintain current on DDA and agency training requirements

Responsibilities

Completing necessary paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
Acting as an advocate for service recipients
Complying with Easter Seals Policies and Procedures and Employee Handbook, DDA, Licensure, Title VI, HIPAA, and Confidentiality requirements
Adhering to all federal, state, and local laws regarding the safe operation of a motor vehicle, including the use of adaptive devices/equipment on vehicles
Attending in-service training sessions, meetings, and out of town activities as required
Promoting a positive work environment
Providing cooperation and communication between all applicable parties and departments
Ensuring Representative Payee Reports are completed for SSI/SSA benefits annually
Reconciling service recipients check books with monthly bank statements
Reviewing monthly petty cash forms, receipts of purchases, and food stamp receipts
Filing all documentation according to DDA and Easter Seals guidelines
Training all Home Managers in Personal Funds Management
Sending financial information to appropriate parties each month
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance
Back up to the front desk receptionist.