Accounting Assistant

Accounting Specialist

Southwood Children's Behavioral Healthcare is the region's only behavioral health hospital solely dedicated to providing treatment specifically for children and adolescents. Since its inception in 1984, Southwood has emerged as a leader in the deliverance of psychiatric services to youth and their families. We believe in the importance of our responsiveness to our patients, our employees, and our organizational needs by maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity. Southwood, located in the SouthHills of Pgh, is looking for an experienced Accounting Specialist responsible for not only AP functions, but Purchasing.

Purpose Statement

Responsible for applying the principles of accounting to prepare financial documents and reports and ensure appropriate control procedures are being utilized.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates 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.
• Microsoft Word and Excel software knowledge and experience required.
• Performs duties in an independent manner with minimal direct supervision.
• Manages time efficiently/effectively to complete assignments.
• Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed even though not directly assigned.
• Projects a favorable and positive image of the hospital at all times.

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.