Payables Accounting Assistant-College of Dentistry

University of Tennessee • Memphis, AL

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Purchasing Manager in the College of Dentistry, the Payables Accounting Assistant processes vendor payable information, employee payroll, collects patient revenue, handles patient interaction, and performs other duties as assigned by the College of Dentistry Business and Finance Office. This position is responsible for serving multiple constituencies of the College of Dentistry with respect to its Business Operations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
• Four (4) years of business experience to include financial reporting, cash handling, or other related accounting and/or business office functions; OR Associate’s Degree and two (2) years of experience; OR Bachelor’s Degree in lieu of experience.
• Knowledge and experience with computer-generated spreadsheets.
• Ability to set priorities and work independently to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with faculty, staff, and students as well as outside vendors.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of patient account and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Reviews invoice information for accuracy and ensures payments are applied properly to clear invoices. Code invoices for the proper general ledger account code.
• Enters new vendors into the accounting system and resolves payable issues.
• Serves as a point of contact for all incoming student employees for entry into the payroll system.
• Collects payments and reviews petty cash and revenue collection.
• Deposits patient revenue into the accounting system and delivers to banks and the Bursar’s office.
• Corresponds with patients on balances, questions about various clinics, and insurance information.
• Assists in returning all badges and other items for exit clearance purposes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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