Accountant I

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (Previously known as Heart of Texas MHMR); Waco (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short term disability

Employee assistance program

Payroll direct deposit

12 paid holidays per year

Excellent 401-K retirement plan

Job summary

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is seeking an experienced accountant to handle accounts payable and related financial duties in an on-site role in Texas. You will prepare and post records, process payments, and assist with audits, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in accounting or AP, a high school diploma (associates preferred), and strong numerical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting and financial operations. One to three years of accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping, or related financial experience required.
• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent required. Associates degree or equivalent years of experience with major course work in accounting or related field is generally preferred.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems.
• Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory to transactions.
• Must be able to lift up to 30lbs.
• Must have excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• To work accurately with numerical detail, and to analyze, consolidate and interpret accounting data.
• Ability to learn about and implement trauma-informed care practices within the scope of work for the position.
• Must have excellent time management/organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares financial records and controls and operating reports.
• Assist with audit requests by locating invoices, payment records, purchase orders, and other supporting documentation.
• Processing check and ach payments for external vendors.
• Prepares trial balances, substantive financial statements, special exhibits, or schedules.
• Prepares payment, cash, general journal, and related vouchers.
• Checks accounting operations in progress, reviewing and auditing completed financial records for accuracy and conformance with legal and departmental procedures and regulations.
• Research reconciliation discrepancies and reports findings.
• Keeps abreast of legislative changes which affect the management of funds.
• May be responsible for receiving, depositing, allocating and auditing federal funds or special state funds or appropriations.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Skills

Accounting

Accounts payable

Financial operations

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in accounting

Job description

THIS IS AN ONSITE POSITION
Performs moderately complex accounting work. Primary duties of accounts payable processing. Work involves preparing and posting records, documents or reports. May specialize in some phase of accounting work such as grant fund accounting, property and equipment control.

THIS IS AN ONSITE POSITION
Performs moderately complex accounting work. Primary duties of accounts payable processing. Work involves preparing and posting records, documents or reports. May specialize in some phase of accounting work such as grant fund accounting, property and equipment control.
EXAMPLE OF WORK PERFORMED

• Prepares financial records and controls and operating reports.
• Assist with audit requests by locating invoices, payment records, purchase orders, and other supporting documentation.
• Processing check and ach payments for external vendors.
• Prepares trial balances, substantive financial statements, special exhibits, or schedules.
• Prepares payment, cash, general journal, and related vouchers.
• Checks accounting operations in progress, reviewing and auditing completed financial records for accuracy and conformance with legal and departmental procedures and regulations.
• Research reconciliation discrepancies and reports findings.
• Keeps abreast of legislative changes which affect the management of funds.
• May be responsible for receiving, depositing, allocating and auditing federal funds or special state funds or appropriations.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Experience:
E xperience in accounting and financial operations. One to three years of accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping, or related financial experience required.
Education:
Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent required. Associates degree or equivalent years of experience with major course work in accounting or related field is generally preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems.
• Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory to transactions.
• Must be able to lift up to 30lbs.
• Must have excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• To work accurately with numerical detail, and to analyze, consolidate and interpret accounting data.
• Ability to learn about and implement trauma-informed care practices within the scope of work for the position.
• Must have excellent time management/organizational skills.
• Must have and maintain a level of general health that permits the performance of the job duties and ability to maintain regular attendance as set forth in Center policies and procedures.

Position: 27 & 592
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Salary: $50,000 annually/$24.0384
Heart of Texas Region Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Benefits:
Employer paid Health Insurance
Employer paid Dental Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
Payroll Direct Deposit
12 paid Holidays per year
Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings)**
**Certain Requirements Apply**
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - begins after 3 months of full-time employment

Department: Finance
This is a full time position