Accounting Specialist

JCMG; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO 148 hours annually

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement and other career

Job summary

JCMG is seeking a full-time Accounting Assistant to record daily financial transactions, reconcile accounts, and assist with monthly reports in a medical office setting in Jefferson City, MO. The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, supporting budgets and forecasts, aiding in year-end audits, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associates in accounting preferred.
• 1 year in Accounting or related role preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Record daily financial transactions including accounts payable/receivable and GL entries.
• Reconcile bank statements, credit card accounts and other records.
• Prepare monthly financial reports (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow).
• Maintain accurate records and filing of financial data.
• Assist in budgets and forecasts as needed.
• Monitor outstanding AR for timely collection.
• Support annual audit with documentation for auditors.
• Stay updated on accounting regulations and best practices.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Independent work

Attention to detail

Discretion/confidentiality

Data entry accuracy

Analytical thinking

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Associates in accounting preferred

Tools

Excel

Sage

Word

Job description

• Record daily financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Reconcile bank statements, credit card accounts, and other financial records on a regular basis.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Maintain accurate records of financial data and ensure all documentation is properly filed and accessible.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts as needed.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding accounts receivable to ensure timely collection.
• Support the annual audit process by providing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries from auditors.
• Stay current on accounting regulations and best practices to ensure compliance.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

JCMG Core Competencies:

• Strives for continuous quality improvement.
• Participates in educational experiences designed to maintain and/or improve professional competence.
• Maintains high work ethic standards.
• Provides quality customer service to staff, patients, and visitors at all times.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High school diploma. Associates in accounting preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in an Accounting or related role.

Certification/License:

• N/A

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Exceptional organization and time management skills
• Work independently
• Multitask efficiently.
• High attention to details, ability to take directions, self-check and follow up on work.
• Able to enter accurate financial /numerical data.
• Analytical and critical problem-solving skills
• Basic knowledge of MS Office Word and Excel, Sage, or other accounting software
• Basic to intermediate computer and typing skills.
• Ability to apply discretion and be trusted with confidential company information.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a full-time position in a medical office environment. Requires working occasional evening and weekend hours. Occasional stress due to high work volume, deadlines, and multiple assignments.

BENEFITS

• Health insurance & employer paid short- and long-term disability
• Generous PTO policy, beginning at 148-hours annually
• Employer Retirement Plan (401K) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and other professional advancements