Staff Accountant

Arkansas Hospice, Inc. • North Little Rock, AR

13h

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is responsible for general accounting duties including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.

Requirements

• Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Experience:  A minimum of one year experience with general ledger, accounts payable, and/or bookkeeping.
• Additional Requirements:  Competent with business computer software applications including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assists with monthly general ledger journal entries including preparation and data entry for all related corporations.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts and assists with other reconciliations as needed.
• Reviews A/P batches prior to posting to the G/L.
• Assists with annual audit; retrieves information required to prepare for year end.
• Recommends policies, practices, and procedures to enhance cost effective and efficient daily operations.
• Files and updates journal entries.
• Assists with accounts receivable duties by keying manual insurance payments into Patient Software.
• Prepares deposits for Medicare/Medicaid/private insurance converting the information from Patient Software to a usable form in Accounting Software (utilizing a pivot table).
• Assists Accounts Payable by preparing large vendor spreadsheets for payment as required.
• Prepares monthly settlement (Due to/Due From) for payment between related corporations in a timely manner.
• Scans and deposits daily checks received; is responsible for security of checks until properly disposed of with the approval and witnessing of the Finance Director.
• Maintains the employee mileage and cell phone spreadsheets for payroll input.
• Verifies information on timesheets each payroll prior to payroll being submitted for final processing.
• Prepares monthly general ledger and payroll variance reports for managers.
• Maintains the Fixed Asset subledger and records addition and disposal entries into the general ledger.
• Serves as backup for Accounts Payable clerk and Payroll Clerks.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Maintains strict confidentiality at all times.
• Utilizes and models excellent customer service skills at all times; seeks opportunities to assist patients, families and co-workers; demonstrates teamwork and cooperation.
• Accepts direction and follows instructions from supervisor; seeks additional information as needed; works with minimal supervision.
• Adheres to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Continually meets organizational standards for attendance and punctuality; notifies supervisor in a timely manner when employee will be absent or late for work.
• Attends all required meetings and in-services; seeks opportunities for additional professional development activities as appropriate.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company paid life insurance policy up to $15,000
• FSA and FSA Dependent care
• Supplemental Insurance such as Short-term disability, Long-Term disability, etc.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) program to total up to 208 hours a year
• Tuition and certification reimbursement for qualified employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Free parking at all locations.
• Mileage reimbursement for company travel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees