Accounting Assistant

Sdsoybean; Hot Springs (SD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance option

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Department of Veterans Affairs - Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home in Hot Springs, SD is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support accounts payable and general financial operations.

The role requires processing invoices, reconciling transactions, and assisting residents and staff with financial questions in a long-term care setting. Ideal candidates will have accounts payable experience, strong accounting knowledge, and familiarity with healthcare billing practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable processing.
• Understanding of accounting principles and basic financial reporting.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Affairs programs, and private insurance billing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting tasks to support routine fiscal procedures.
• Analyze, evaluate, and process invoices from receipt to payment.
• Assist with gathering and reporting financial data for admissions and audits.
• Maintain documentation for vouchers, invoices, and payments.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Organization

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Database management

Job description

Hot Springs, SD | Veteran's Affairs | Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly

19.27 - 24.50 US per hour

Agency: Department ofVeterans Affairs - Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home
Location: Hot Springs, SD
Salary: $19.27 to $24.50 Hourly, depending on experience
Pay Grade: F
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a full-time position with theDepartment of Veteran's Affairs - Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home.For more information on the Department of Veteran's Affairs, please visit https://vetaffairs.sd.gov/ .

The Accounting Assistant acts as a paraprofessional to accounting and fiscal professionals by performing assigned accounting practices to assist with fundamental accounting and routine fiscal procedures.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Experience in Accounts Payable transaction processing.The applicant must have an understanding of accounting principles and is able to analyze, evaluate, and process invoices from receipt through payment. This requires an understanding of both accounting theory and practice. Knowledge of project costing is a plus.Experience in long-term care or related healthcare fields and an understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Affair programs, and private healthcare insurance billing practices is preferred but not required. Excellent communication and customer service skills are required. The candidate must have the ability to work in a team environment assisting elderly residents and their families in a long-term care facility with their financial questions and assist with managing their finances. The candidate will also work with other agencies in gathering, analyzing, and reporting financial data to the Business Office for new resident admissions. Attention to detail, excellent documentation capabilities, and organization skills are highly desired.

Knowledge of:

• bookkeeping practices to record debits and credits, basic accounting and financial principles, invoices, requisitions, and similar forms used in purchasing, check writing, and recording;
• arithmetic sufficient to calculate percentages;
• Excel, QuickBooks, and other computer program applications and database management;
• purchasing and procurement practices;
• State and Federal codes, regulations, and related statutes;

Skill to:

• analyze effectively and accurately;
• remain detail oriented and organized;
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• ensure accuracy of documents for payment and auditing purposes;
• clarify any questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signatures;
• assemble and review invoices to be completed for payment;
• maintain copies of vouchers, invoices, and other correspondence;
• practice effective monitoring to ensure payments are made to vendors in a timely manner.

Ability to:

• follow written directions such as code books, chart of accounts, and purchasing manuals;
• review documents as to protect against unintentional overpayment;
• post business transactions, process invoices, verify financial data to maintain accounts payable records;
• use a calculator and computer;
• learn applicable accounting software;
• prioritize and meet established deadlines;
• maintain financial records and prepare financial reports;
• compare information and recognize discrepancies;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents and their families, vendors, departmental officials, co-workers, and the public.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits.You can view our benefits information here .This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.