AP/Payroll Specialist

Job Title: AP/Payroll Specialist
Department: Finance
Reports To: Controller
FLSA Status: F/T, Exempt
Pay Range: $55,000 - $72,000

About TCA
TCA Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center located on Chicago's far south side has been a provider of innovative, accessible, and quality primary care, dental, behavioral health services and more to Chicagoland's underserved communities for over 50 years! The culture at TCA Health is one of service and commitment. Our team of dedicated professionals is the reason why TCA Health continues to be one of Chicago's leading Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers.

TCA VALUES
TCA C.A.R.E.S.

• Compassion: We are kind, considerate, and caring.
• Accountability : We take ownership for each person's experiences.
• Respect : We treat each person with dignity.
• Excellence: We seek the highest level of performance in all we do.
• Stewardship: We strive for racial and health equity, diversity, and inclusion by delivering quality health care and access for all.

POSITION SUMMARY

The AP/Payroll Specialists basic function is to support the Finance Department with routine duties and non routine duties with emphasis on payroll (ADP), general ledger management, all major account reconciliations, journal entry postings, financial reporting, account analysis and reconciliations as well as special projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Included but not limited to the following).

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
• Responsible for preparation and maintenance of the General Ledger; conducting journal entries and G/L account reconciliation and related work papers.
• Responsible for monthly reconciliation of company bank accounts.
• Responsible for general accounting and patient service accounting.
• Responsible for preparing cash flow worksheet and account analyses as required.
• Responsible for maintaining accounting internal control as well as cost-effective control over the purchasing of supplies assuring uniform and correct internal reporting.
• Responsible for preparation and assist with year-end audit procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining, processing, and reconciling payroll and accounts payable activities for the organization.
• Responsible for preparing bank deposits on a weekly basis.
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• Collect s and review appropriate data for federal, state, and local reports and tax returns to ensure
• timely filing.
• Responsibilities also include performing and completion of special projects as assigned by the manager

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• 2+ years accounting experience, preferably in not-for-profit healthcare industry.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of GMP and general accounting procedures and policies for non-profit organizations.
• Proficient in Sage accounting software (preferred).
• Experience with ADP payroll software (preferred).
• Proficient in word processing and Excel for data tracking and reporting.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Analytical skills to develop, review, and interpret financial reports required.
• Ability to identify and resolve areas of concern in the Finance Department.
• Problem solving, resource management, creative thinking, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently on projects through completion.
• Self-motivated
• Ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects as assigned.
• Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Solid interpersonal, oral, and written skills.

Experience:
ADP: 1 year (Required)
Accounting: 2 years (Required)
Payroll: 2 years (Required)
Analysis skills: 1 year (Required)