Accounting Associate

Texas Health Action•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Texas Health Action (THA) is a community-informed non-profit organization dedicated to providing access to culturally affirming, quality health services in a safe and supportive environment, with expertise in serving LGBTQIA+ people and those impacted by HIV. Kind Clinic proudly serves Texas with four vibrant locations: two in Austin, one in San Antonio, and another in Dallas plus virtual care services available to all residents across Texas. Bolstered by Waterloo Counseling Center and a passionate team of over 250 dedicated employees and volunteers, THA is at the forefront of promoting healthcare equity and accessibility throughout the state. Texas Health Action seeks an Accounting Associate to join our Accounting Team reporting to the Manager of Payroll and AP. The role’s primary responsibility is to support the day-to-day accounts payable function as well as assist with payroll-related record-keeping. This individual must demonstrate excellent customer service, attention to detail, and eagerness to support the mission of our organization. The job offers a flexible schedule and up to 60% remote work.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
At least one year of experience with accounts payable or general accounting is required.
Strong knowledge of basic accounting principles is required.
Must have basic PC skills that include a combination of working in a Windows Operating System and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality; able to maintain confidentiality under HIPAA standards.
Must have the ability to exercise a high degree of diplomacy and tact; excellent customer services and interpersonal communication skills;
Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work with diverse people groups.
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills in English;
Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision.
Ability to effectively interact with persons of widely diverse roles, backgrounds, cultures, and socio-economic classes, those in crises or resistant or negative toward organizations.
Ability to apply time management practices to prioritize, schedule and complete work effectively to comply with mandated policies and deadlines.
Ability to work on multiple tasks or parts of tasks simultaneously to ensure timely completion of work activities.
Must be able to work productively with other departments and employees.
Ability to work with professionals from various partners and organizations.
Must be able to multi-task, prioritize with strong time management skills.
Exceptional follow through on tasks and assignments
Ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken word during activities in which they must convey detail or important spoken instructions to others accurately, sometimes quickly and loudly.
Hearing to perceive the nature of sound with no less than 40 db loss @ Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without correction; ability to perceive detailed information orally and make fine discriminations in sound.
Perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers.
Individual must be able to exert up to 12 pounds of force occasionally and to be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation, and foot traffic; ability to handle interruptions often and be able to move from one task to another.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience preferred but work experience can substitute for education preference.
Experience with Paychex and Sage Intacct is preferred.
Additional language abilities desirable.

Responsibilities

Review payment requests and accurately code vendor invoices for timely processing.
Generate checks, ACHs and request electronic payments.
Make cash deposits.
Log all cash receipts and prepare bank deposits.
Assist with month end close
Review vendor payment requests and verify proper coding and compliance with THA's financial policies
Ensure that vendors are paid in a timely manner
Act with discretion to protect confidential/proprietary information and the privacy of patients.
Other duties as assigned.