Accounting Clerk

UCFS Healthcare • Norwich, CT

30d • $21 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CT’s best choice for patient-centered healthcare!

We are currently seeking an Accounting Clerk who provides purchasing, administrative, and finance support to the organization. They will process purchase requests, create and manage purchase orders, coordinate with vendors, track shipments, maintain purchasing documentation, and ensure purchase orders are properly closed. This role will also provide administrative support to the Finance department, serve as backup support for Accounts Payable functions, and assist with special projects and other departmental initiatives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1 year experience in bookkeeping, clerical and/or billing operation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong customer service, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and organizational information.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Experience with purchasing, procurement, accounting, ERP, or financial software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives, reviews, and processes purchase requests from internal departments.
• Creates, issues, and maintains purchase orders in accordance with company policies and approval requirements.
• Assists with vendor setup and maintenance within the ERP system.
• Provides administrative assistance to the Finance Department.
• Reconciles vendor statement and assist in resolving invoice and payment discrepancies.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid time off including 3 weeks' vacation, 4 floating holidays and 10 sick days each year
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution
• Paid life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED