Staff Accountant

Arkansas Hospice, Inc.•North Little Rock, AR

78d

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is responsible for general accounting duties, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. This is designated as a safety-sensitive position because the employee regularly works with confidential and/or proprietary Arkansas Hospice and patient information, including patient medical records, employee information, and organizational records.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
At least one year of experience with general ledger, accounts payable, and/or bookkeeping.
Competence with business computer software applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Knowledge of the hospice concept.
Knowledge of multiple computer software applications.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with coworkers and other customers.
Ability to follow basic safety policies and procedures.
Ability to use good judgment and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work as a team player.
Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience, and dedication.
Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Assist with monthly general ledger journal entries, including preparation and data entry for all related corporations.
Reconcile general ledger accounts and assist with other reconciliations as needed.
Review accounts payable batches before posting to the general ledger.
Assist with the annual audit and retrieve information required for year-end preparation.
Recommend policies, practices, and procedures to improve cost-effective and efficient daily operations.
File and update journal entries.
Assist with accounts receivable by entering manual insurance payments into Patient Software.
Prepare Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance deposits by converting Patient Software information into a usable format in Accounting Software, using a pivot table.
Assist Accounts Payable by preparing large vendor spreadsheets for payment as required.
Prepare monthly Due to/Due From settlements for timely payment between related corporations.
Scan and deposit daily checks, and maintain their security until they are properly disposed of with the Finance Director's approval and witnessing.
Maintain employee mileage and cell phone spreadsheets for payroll input.
Verify timesheet information each payroll period before payroll is submitted for final processing.
Prepare monthly general ledger and payroll variance reports for managers.
Maintain the fixed asset subledger and record additions and disposals in the general ledger.
Serve as backup for the Accounts Payable clerk and Payroll Clerks.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Maintain strict confidentiality.
Model excellent customer service, seek opportunities to assist patients, families, and coworkers, and demonstrate teamwork and cooperation.
Accept direction, follow instructions, seek additional information when needed, and work with minimal supervision.
Adhere to organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Meet attendance and punctuality standards and notify the supervisor promptly of absences or lateness.
Attend required meetings and in-services and seek appropriate professional development opportunities.