Accounting Associate

Adventist Health • Bakersfield, CA

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About The Position

Adventist Health Bakersfield has served the residents of Kern County with skill and compassion for more than 100 years. Our medical center is a 254-bed acute-care facility that includes key services areas including emergency care, brain and spine, heart care, cancer care, orthopedics, surgical services and robotics, primary care and more. You can also find close-to-home care by visiting the Adventist Health Physicians Network of providers, our three Quest Imaging locations and the Adventist Health AIS Cancer Center - the only comprehensive cancer care center in Kern County with the Commission on Cancer (CoC) accreditation for our program's multidisciplinary approach to treating cancer. The hospital is staffed by more than 645 affiliated physicians, 1,832 associates and more than 250 volunteers. Adventist Health Bakersfield has been recognized as one of the 'Best Hospitals' by U.S. News & World Report, regionally ranked #1 in overall hospital quality in the Central Valley among 416 hospitals. The rankings place us in the top five percent of hospitals statewide and demonstrates Adventist Health Bakersfield's dedication to quality care for our patients and community. Adventist Health Bakersfield is the only hospital in Kern County to earn an A Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group eight times in a row. While this is a great recognition, what it really shows is our unwavering commitment to our patients, community and mission of 'Living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.' Job Summary: Maintains accounting document files, including daily work and accounts payable. Keys daily worksheets to the general ledger system. Assists accounting personnel as requested. Maintains responsibility for compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Hospital Audit Guide. Reconciles general ledger accounts as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles balance sheet accounts assigned.
• Assists in maintenance, reconciliation, deposits, invoicing and provides miscellaneous bookkeeping services for the organization.
• Assists with preparation of year-end audit schedules, as assigned.
• Maintains accounts receivables of building and office rentals including sending invoices and posting payments to proper General Ledger (GL) account.
• Provides support for accounts payable, as needed, including filing and matching supporting documentation with check copies.
• Enters assigned data into appropriate or specific systems (Journal entries, Accounts Payable, etc.)
• Files accounts payable.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees