Accounting Specialist I (Temp)

Neighborhood-Healthcare; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Vacation time

Holidays

Job summary

Neighborhood Healthcare seeks an Accounting Specialist I for a mainly remote accounting department. The role performs on-site cash audits, processes deposits, reconciles transactions, and supports AP tasks across multiple sites.

The position is temporary, with a 3-month assignment. A high school diploma is required, with an Associate’s degree preferred and two years of accounting or cash handling experience. A valid CA driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Two years’ general accounting or cash handling experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site cash audits and PSR audits for all sites.
• Process daily deposits and scan checks for accounting.
• Reconcile deposits and credit card transactions.
• Maintain cash banks for local sites.
• Process credit card transactions.
• Prepare cash reconciliation reports.
• Work with AP and purchasing software (Dynamics 365 BC and Coupa).
• Enter invoices, perform reconciliations, and run reports.

Skills

Excel

Outlook

Word

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Coupa

Job description

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.

As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 500,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 100,000 people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.

We have been doing this since 1969 and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you.

The Accounting Specialist I is responsible for general accounting and cash handling functions and provides any necessary support regarding banking and credit card processing to all Neighborhood Healthcare sites. This role provides support for a mainly remote Accounting Department.

This position is temporary, with an estimated assignment duration of 3 months.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes on-site cash audits and Patient Service Representative (PSR) audits for all Neighborhood Healthcare sites
• Prepares daily deposits from the previous day’s mail/receivables; scans and makes copies of checks and backup for accounting and billing
• Reconciles deposits and credit card transactions
• Prepares and maintains cash banks for local sites
• Processes credit card transactions
• Prepares cash reconciliation exception reports for daily cash receipts
• Works with accounts payable and purchasing software (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Coupa)
• Completes Accounts Payable (AP) tasks such as entering invoices, account reconciliations, and various reports
• Processes incoming/outgoing and interoffice mail from accounting
• Performs clerical support duties for the department (e.g., typing, faxing, photocopying and mailing)
• Answers telephone calls
• Assists with other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma required
• Associate's degree preferred
• Two years’ general accounting or cash handling experience required

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• IMPORTANT:Must have a vehicle, an active/valid CA Driver's License, and current auto insurance, to drive on behalf of Neighborhood Healthcare (mileage reimbursement at IRS rate).
• Excellent knowledge of computer applications, such as Excel, Outlook and Word are required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including composition, typing, and proofreading skills
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent organizational ability
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

Neighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes: Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health and Wellness events, and much more!

Pay range: $24.95 to $34.93 per hour, depending on experience.

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