Accounting Clerk

McAlester Regional Health Center Authority • McAlester, OK

1d • $18

About The Position

The Accounting Clerk plays a critical role in maintaining the financial accuracy and integrity of the organization by managing day-to-day accounting tasks. This position is responsible for processing invoices, reconciling bank statements, and ensuring that accounts payable and receivable are accurately recorded and up to date. The Accounting Clerk supports the finance team by preparing journal entries, managing accruals, and assisting with job costing to provide detailed financial insights. By maintaining organized and accurate financial records, this role helps facilitate smooth audits and financial reporting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
• Proficient computer skills, including Windows, Word, and Excel.
• Ten-key and typing proficiency required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data management.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one (1) year of previous accounts payable processing experience strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensures purchase orders and invoices are properly matched in Meditech and verifies all invoices have appropriate approval prior to payment.
• Ensures purchase orders not transferred from the materials management system are matched to invoices and properly approved; inputs invoices into the A/P system for payment.
• Schedules and prints weekly accounts payable checks; copies and attaches checks to invoices for filing; prepares remittance advices and checks for mailing; ensures timely and accurate filing.
• Ensures invoices are coded to the appropriate department expense account, capital account, or prepaid asset account in accordance with hospital guidelines.
• Assists with annual 1099 processing, including verification for compliance with IRS and OTC regulations; compiles 1099 data and submits required reports to the IRS and OESC; distributes 1099 forms to recipients.
• Reviews check registers for items that require reclassification to capital or prepaid accounts.
• Assists with other accounting functions within the department as needed.
• Maintain organized documentation to support financial audits and reporting requirements.

What This Job Offers

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