Staff Accountant

Staff AccountantThe Staff Accountant is responsible for general accounting duties including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.QualificationsEducation: 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.Primary ResponsibilitiesAssists 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.Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesThis section describes what knowledge, skills and abilities an employee in this position should currently possess. This list may not be complete for all knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position.Knowledge of the hospice concept.Knowledge of multiple computer software applications.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with co-workers and other customers.Ability to follow basic safety policies and procedures.Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information.Ability to work as a team player.Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.This position is designated as a safety sensitive position because it performs the above listed functions while regularly working with confidential and/or proprietary Arkansas Hospice and patient information, including but not limited to patient medical records, current or former employee information, Arkansas Hospice records, and other information that the employee regularly uses to perform job functions.