Accounting Support Specialist

Job Summary The Accounting Support Specialist will assist the accounting team with various financial and administrative duties. This position will specifically support the accounts payable and cash areas within accounting, as well as other general accounting duties as assigned. Specific Job Duties And Responsibilities Researches and responds to accounts payable vendor inquiries. Researches vendor statements and recommends actions needed to accounts payable staff. Uploads and reconciles vendor invoices into accounting software. Performs administrative tasks such as sorting and distributing mail, as well as mailing accounts payable checks. Create and make various deposits. Perform account reconciliations as needed. Completes simple and complex calculations using spreadsheets and other software tools Other duties as assigned. Education, Certification, Licensure, Registration High school diploma Candidate must possess an Associate’s degree in Accounting or in related field OR have a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree. EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS And ABILITIES Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form. Interpersonal Skills Must interact and communicate both verbally and in written form. Must interact and exchange information regarding patients with physicians and other departmental personnel, and outside agencies on a frequent basis while respecting the confidentiality of patient information. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position involves potential exposure to infectious diseases. Team members are offered appropriate vaccinations and safety training. #J-18808-Ljbffr