Accounting Specialist (Santa Rosa)

Northern California Behavioral Health System

Santa Rosa (CA)

On-site

USD 37,000 - 44,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Healthcare Spending Account

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay

Discounted Cafeteria Meal Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Northern California Behavioral Health System located in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking an Accounting Specialist to manage payroll, accounts payable, and related accounting records. The role requires attention to detail, adherence to health care industry standards, and strong communication with supervisors and staff.

Responsibilities include bi-weekly payroll, AP processing, and maintaining confidential employee records.

Qualifications

Requires high school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
Healthcare accounting/payroll experience is highly desirable (2+ years).
Knowledge of federal/state employment and wage laws beneficial.

Responsibilities

Prepares payroll from time cards bi-weekly and processes earnings, deductions, and benefits.
Reviews time cards and paychecks for accuracy; distributes checks and reports.
Process accounts payable and review invoices for documentation before payment.

Skills

Confidentiality

Diversity awareness

MS Office

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ADP Payroll

Doc Link

Job description

ABOUT US:

Formerly Aurora Santa Rosa Hospital, SRBHH was opened in 2016 and is regarded as an integral part of the greater Santa Rosa and Northern California mental health system of care.

Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (SRBHH) is regarded as an integral part of the greater Santa Rosa and Northern California mental health system of care.

Conveniently located in the North Bay, SRBHH serves adolescents and adults. We treat both mental health and co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse conditions.

POSITION TITLE: Accounting Specialist

PAY RANGE: $27.00-$31.73 Per Hour

REPORTS TO: Controller

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Responsible for preparing payrolls, accounts payable and other accounting records. The Accounting Specialist maintains knowledge of, participates in further training provided, and understands the potential risks regarding occupational health hazards (e.g. bloodborne pathogen exposures)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares payroll from time cards on a bi-weekly basis including clerical work to compute or assure computerized computation of earnings, deductions and benefits payments for employees in order to generate paychecks.
Reviews time cards, tab runs and paychecks for accuracy and ensures timely distribution of checks and reports.
May verify and process additions to and deletions from payroll.
Generates final paychecks for terminations.
Run necessary payroll reports.
Notify various department supervisors of any missed time clock punches for their staff.
Handles routine payroll questions.
May maintain records of sick leave, vacation and other benefits accrued by employees.
Process invoices for Accounts Payable including review of invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
Posts checks, balances, and adjust accounts.
Maintains all accounts payable reports, spreadsheets and accounts payable files.
Performs related duties, as requested.
Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
2 years healthcare experience in accounting and/or payroll highly desired.
General knowledge of Federal and State employment and wage laws.
ADP Payroll system and Doc Link experience helpful.
Experience with managing complex and detailed records.
Health care industry preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times
Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.)
Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as well as possessing the skills to lead, influence, and motivate others.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding organization.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:

Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time.
Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.
Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.
Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.
Vision: see details of objects at close range.
Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
Reach forward, up, down, and to the side.
Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.
Lift up to five (5) pounds.

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