Accounting Specialist (75276)

LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE•Fergus Falls, MN

33d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist shall coordinate and process the vendor billings within established guidelines and internal control procedures, and coordinate accounts payable functions with vendors and materials management. The Accounting Specialist shall also be responsible for reconciling the balances of certain balance sheet accounts. This position shall maintain complete understanding of accounts payable and and accounting functions. Other duties include but are not limited to: Coordinates and supervises accounts payable function, ensuring that all payments are timely, and in accordance with established procedures. Maintains careful control over the timing of disbursements to ensure the bills are paid only as they are due and not before, so that cash be conserved for temporary investment. Maintains a proper accounts payable system matching vendor invoices with receiving reports and purchase orders. Cancels all supporting documents to prevent reuse after payment is made. Determines that payments made agree as to quantity, unit cost, etc. Ensures proper account coding of all invoices. Ensures that all discounts available are properly taken. Ensures that a proper filing system is maintained of all paid and unpaid bills and matched purchase orders and receiving reports. Reconciles detail of invoices to general ledger control account. Records manual payments into software. Reconciliation of Accrued Accounts payable, including research into aged balances, closing POs, and correcting journal entries as needed. Work with Supply Chain as needed to resolve outstanding POs. Reviews vendor statements and responds to vendor inquiries. May assist in year-end 1099 reporting. May assist with deposits for subsidiary entities. Come join our close-knit, productive Finance team! Our department welcomes hard working, independent and detail oriented individuals and we are committed to supporting career development within our department. For individuals who demonstrate strong performance and a desire to grow, this position provides a pathway to develop the skills and experience needed to transition into an Accountant role. Hours/Shifts 64 hours biweekly, Day shifts. Compensation The pay range for this position is $23.27-$28.66/hour. Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations. Benefit Offerings Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs. This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services. For new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period. EEOC Lake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements

Two-year degree preferred
Must have considerable initiative and sound judgement
Must have computer experience
Must be able to work with other departments on various projects
Receives on-the-job training in hospital methods and accounting department procedures
Accounting knowledge recommended
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel required
Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process required
Must be able to attend the work site per schedule

Nice To Haves

Experience in accounts payable is preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate and process vendor billings within established guidelines and internal control procedures
Coordinate accounts payable functions with vendors and materials management
Reconcile balances of certain balance sheet accounts
Coordinate and supervise accounts payable function, ensuring timely payments in accordance with established procedures
Maintain control over the timing of disbursements to conserve cash for temporary investment
Maintain a proper accounts payable system matching vendor invoices with receiving reports and purchase orders
Cancel all supporting documents to prevent reuse after payment is made
Determine that payments made agree as to quantity, unit cost, etc.
Ensure proper account coding of all invoices
Ensure that all discounts available are properly taken
Maintain a proper filing system of all paid and unpaid bills and matched purchase orders and receiving reports
Reconcile detail of invoices to general ledger control account
Record manual payments into software
Reconcile Accrued Accounts payable, including research into aged balances, closing POs, and correcting journal entries as needed
Work with Supply Chain as needed to resolve outstanding POs
Review vendor statements and respond to vendor inquiries
Assist in year-end 1099 reporting
Assist with deposits for subsidiary entities