Accounting Assistant

Overview Full‑Time Accounting Assistant Location: Vantage Point Behavioral Health Hospital, Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Accounting Assistant will be responsible for applying accounting principles to prepare financial documents and reports, maintain accurate records, and ensure appropriate financial controls and procedures are followed. Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Responsibilities Perform accounting activities such as routine calculations, payroll calculations and record keeping. Process invoices and print checks for vendors and/or employees as approved by corporate. Assist in the preparation of facility month–and–year–end reporting, statistical reports, budgets and financial reports. Ensure posting of all current month invoices to accounts payable to month–end closing for accounts payable. Oversee petty cash fund if applicable. Collect and process information to prepare bi‑weekly payroll and may reconcile payroll with source documents if applicable. Check the accuracy of figures, calculations and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by others. Work with insurance companies to verify status of outstanding claims, authorizations, dispute denials and have claims reprocessed on an as‑needed basis. Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. Qualifications Education / Experience / Skill Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree in accounting preferred. Two or more years’ experience in accounts payable, accounting or finance with knowledge of general office procedures and electronic billing preferred. Licenses / Designations / Certifications: Not applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr