Accounting Specialist

ONEWORLD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC•Omaha, NE

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist supports the Finance Team for many of the daily financial transactions at OneWorld Community Health Centers. The Accounting Specialist works in collaboration with various departments within the organization to ensure financial accuracy. The primary focus areas are cash receipts, assistance with financial reporting, and the preparation and maintenance of account support. The tasks outlined above are intended to provide a general overview of the role and are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or job functions. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to support the business, and responsibilities may evolve to meet the changing needs of the organization.

Requirements

Associate's degree in accounting, business, or related field OR equivalent work experience required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and in the use of accounting, spreadsheet, and other business software is required.
Strong analytical skills required.
Demonstrated ability to initiate, organize, and complete tasks with minimal to moderate supervision.
Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and judgement, consistently meet deadlines, handle rush projects, manage multiple priorities, and meet time constraints.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals and groups.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a non-profit and/or healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for collecting daily patient cash and check payments from medical, dental, and pharmacy staff, verifying accuracy, and preparing deposits for the bank in a timely and secure manner.
Reconciles daily patient credit card transactions by cross-checking medical, dental, and pharmacy records against patient account postings and credit card processor reports.
Oversees intake and allocation of all incoming mailed payments, verifying appropriate classification and routing to external and internal stakeholders while ensuring accurate and timely deposit preparation.
Provides timely assistance to medical, dental, and pharmacy staff to identify and resolve payment posting errors and other related issues.
Responsible for communicating and negotiating with third-party payers to establish acceptable payment methods and ensure timely reimbursement.
Records cash, check, and credit card receipts in accounting software and maintains accurate logs of all incoming payments.