Accounting Clerk

El Centro Family Health; Espanola (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Education reimbursement

7 paid federal holidays

Paid sick time

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance — employer-paid

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Job summary

El Centro Family Health is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support the Finance team in NM. Under supervision, you will assist with AR/AP, cash receipts, and GL entries while ensuring accuracy and compliance with purchasing procedures.

Responsibilities include invoicing, reporting, depreciation, and coordination with procurement on asset records. The role emphasizes patient confidentiality and collaborative team work within a non-profit health center.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in financial management or bookkeeping.
• One year of experience with automated financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Assists in accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Processes cash receipts and assists Accountant III.
• Codes invoices, requisitions and purchase orders.
• Prepares financial disbursements and checks.
• Maintains general ledger data and depreciation entries.
• Collaborates with Procurement Clerk on fixed assets.
• Records grant/contract revenues accurately and timely.

Skills

Financial management

Bookkeeping

Accounts receivable

Accounts payable

Automated financial systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in accounting or related field desirable

Job description

Position Title: Accounting Clerk

Department: Finance

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Accounting Manager

Position Overview:

Under supervision of the Accounting Manager or Designee the Accounting Clerk assists the Accounting in accomplishing the financial management activities of El Centro Family Health (ECFH), including independent performance of following: accounts receivable, accounts payable, process cash receipts and assists Accountant III.

What You Will Do:

• Ensures accuracy and accountability in the financial management system by performing one or more of the following activities (as assigned by the Accounting Manager/or Chief Financial Officer).
• Prepares grant invoices, assuring that invoices and claims are submitted in a timely and accurate manner, involving communication and follow-up with the appropriate payor sources.
• Accurately maintains and balances the accounts receivable control ledgers, preparing reports and reviewing overall activity.
• Receives and processes invoices including ensuring accuracy and completeness of information provided.
• Accurately codes invoices, requisitions and purchase orders in accordance with the established Chart of Accounts.
• Prepares financial disbursements (checks) in accordance with established and approved purchasing documentation and approval procedures.
• Creates spreadsheets and enters data onto general ledger.
• Collaborates with Procurement Clerk to assure capitalized purchases are recorded on fixed assists list.
• Prepares and enters accurate monthly depreciation data onto the GL.
• Assists in the accurate processing of daily cash receipts; records and ensures that grant/contract revenues are recorded timely and correctly.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing professional networks, and participating in professional activities.
• Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed and cross training to ensure the integrity of the finance department.
• Adheres to customer service by exhibiting behavior and actions which create a high level of patient/customer relations; which reflect respect for patient's/customer's rights, needs and confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years experience in financial management or bookkeeping
• Minimum on one-year experience with automated financial systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in accounting, business, or other related field desirable. Directly related experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Related education may be considered as substitution for experience, provided education is supplemented with on-the-job experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Balancing, bending, lifting, carrying, climbing and pulling up to 20 lbs.
• Sitting and standing for extended periods of time of longer than four (4) hours or more.
• Working flexible schedule (i.e., flexible, evenings, weekends or as needed.)
• Hands & fingers (feeling & dexterity)
• Hearing
• Vision
• Stooping, crouching, crawling, kneeling
• Talking
• Walking

Exposures:

• Odors, fumes, toxicants, explosive materials and chemicals
• Muscular and muscular strain
• Airborne Pathogens
• Blood borne Pathogens-Category I
• Chemicals
• Vision and hearing strain
• Noise
• Electrical current; machine vibration; moving parts.
• Temperature

What We Offer:

• In-house training and CEUs and Education Reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Eligibility for student loan repayment programs.
• 7 Paid Federal Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 100% Employer-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Voluntary Supplemental Benefits.
• Education Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Who We Are:

As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and 501(c)(3) nonprofit, El Centro Family Health is dedicated to providing affordable, accessible, and high-quality healthcare to the people of Northern New Mexico. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in our community by delivering primary care and health education through a network of clinics and collaborative programs. At El Centro, we are committed to offering vital health services in a compassionate, supportive, and patient-centered environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

El Centro Family Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.