Accounting Clerk

Cahaba Medical Care; Centreville (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cahaba Medical Care is seeking an Accounting Clerk to assist the Financial Coordinator with recording accounting transactions and inventory control objectives. The role covers accounts payable/receivable, general ledger entries, and reconciliation tasks.

The successful candidate will support purchasing and inventory control, assist with reporting, and help with billing research. Regular in-person office attendance is required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• Demonstrated integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
• Working knowledge of accounting terminology and practices.
• Experience with accounting software and data entry accuracy.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills with good time management.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet software and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.
• Support bank reconciliations, 1099s, cash audits and cash forecasts.
• Prepare reports and audit data; assist in grant and fundraising reconciliations.
• Collaborate with Purchasing & Inventory Control to manage supplies and assets.
• Provide clerical support to Billing and front-office staff; ensure in-person office presence.

Skills

Accounting terminology

Accounting software

Critical thinking

Time management

Spreadsheets

Inventory software

Online ordering

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Sage Intacct

Bill.com

Inventory software

Job description

Position: Accounting Clerk

Reports to: Financial Coordinator

Purpose: Assist in recording accounting transactions and accomplishing inventory control objectives

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Aid the Financial Coordinator in his/her functions including, but not limited to, the following:
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • General Ledger Entry
  • Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation
  • Bank Account Reconciliation
  • 1099s
  • Cash Audits
  • Cash Forecast
  • Contributions
  • Fundraising
  • Grant Reconciliation
  • Patient Credit Balances
  • Payroll
  • Collecting Data (e.g., Audit Requests, Encounters, Headcount, Other Statistics)
  • Creating Reports (e.g., Overtime, Provider Productivity, Encounters Trends)
• Support the Purchasing and Inventory Control Specialist in functions that include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Pharmacy Inventory
  • Clinical Supplies Inventory
  • Fixed Asset Inventory
  • Receiving and Returning Goods
  • Ordering Miscellaneous Supplies (e.g., Office Supplies, Breakroom Supplies)
  • Collecting Data
  • Preparing Reports
• Other auxiliary functions may include but not be limited to the following:
  • Support executives with miscellaneous assignments
  • Aid Billing team in researching payments, running reports, and compiling data
  • Assist Receptionist in greeting guests and answering calls
• Regular in-person attendance at the office

Qualifications:

Required:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or other business-related field
• Indisputable reputation of integrity
• Sensitivity to various levels of confidentiality, and disciplined accordingly
• Working knowledge of accounting terminology and practices
• Experience with accounting software
• Critical thinking to ask appropriate questions and recognize questionable transactions
• Mathematical acumen
• Time management skills to assure timely completion of tasks
• Functional with spreadsheet software
• Ability to understand and function within inventory software
• Familiarity with internet ordering processes; ability to function in an online environment
• Physical ability to safely stand, bend, and reach
• Personal daily transportation, valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and ability to drive between various locations

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or other business-related field
• Functional in Sage Intacct software
• Familiarity with billing software such as Bill.com
• Experience with inventory control and purchasing activities
• Working knowledge of inventory management software