Accounting Clerk I

Eagle County Paramedic•Edwards, CO

2h•Onsite

About The Position

As a key member of the Finance Team, the Accounting Clerk is responsible for a variety of accounting functions, primarily accounts payable, accounts receivable, and serves as back-up for payroll processing and billing. This position maintains the accounting and billing databases and runs and analyzes reports. The Accounting Clerk also administers other accounting processes and provides support to the accounting leadership team as needed. The position is expected to act in accordance with the organization's Mission, Vision, and Values at all times, which include Integrity, Excellence, Community, Patient Advocacy, and Professionalism.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping, or commensurate experience.
Proficient in various office support solutions: MS Office, Google Suite, Accounting Systems
Familiarity with GAAP and accounting processes
Proficient computer skills; the ability to type, keyboard, navigate in various programs.
Familiarity with MS Office and/or Google Suite as well as strong excel skills.
Ability to communicate orally with a wide range of individuals, in various and potentially stressful situations.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as processes, protocols and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence with a high degree of professionalism and accuracy.
Ability to effectively interact and communicate with patients, co-workers and District staff.
Ability to solve practical problems using reason and logic.
Ability to research standard practices and provide recommendations.
Must practice sound decision-making skills.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Must be able to remain calm and professional in all interactions.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing Accounts Payable for agency, including: managing vendor accounts, verifying accuracy and completion, as well as generating payments, and working with vendors on unresolved issues.
Balance employee credit card statements.
Process payroll bi-weekly.
Responsible for the District’s Accounts Receivable process, including: billing of patient accounts, external ad-hoc invoicing, posting of patient payments.
Manage patient payment plans as necessary.
Review patient care reports for completion and accuracy before submitting to external billing company.
Generate reporting from external billing systems, interpreting information and providing summarization to senior leadership.
Act as liaison between the District and external billing company.
Assist with month end financial close.
Perform month-end reconciliations of A/R and A/P accounts.
Assist with year-end financial audit.
Partner with leadership, providing recommendations on process improvement and efficiencies.
Other duties as assigned.
Protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with the District’s privacy policies, procedures and practices as required by federal and Colorado law and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a healthcare provider.
Access protected health information and other patient information only to the extent that is necessary to complete job duties.
Share patient information only with those who have a need to know specific patient information to complete their job responsibilities related to treatment, payment or other company operations.
Report, without the threat of retaliation, any concerns regarding the District’s policies and procedures on patient privacy and any observed practices in violation of that policy to the designated Privacy Officer.
Actively participate in the District’s privacy training and is required to communicate privacy policy information to coworkers, students, patients and others in accordance with District policy.