Administrative Assistant

Legacy Healthcare; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401K with match

Employee concierge program

Internal growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive wages

Job summary

Avantara Watertown is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support billing, AR and HR functions in a skilled nursing setting. The role helps balance resident accounts, generates billing statements and processes payroll while ensuring compliance and high-quality resident care.

The position offers growth opportunities with tuition reimbursement exposure and a comprehensive benefits package. Prior accounting experience and detail orientation are valued for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of accounting or billing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or HR preferred.
• Experience with billing and AR is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Handle billing, accounts receivable and resident statements.
• Support payroll processing and employee onboarding tasks.
• Assist with benefits programs and HR-related administration.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

Skills

Billing

Accounts receivable

Payroll processing

HR functions

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Billing software

Payroll software

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Skilled Nursing? We are currently searching for an Administrative Assistant to join our friendly, caring and supportive team!

Avantara Watertown is rapidly growing and our team is looking to invest in an Administrative Assistant by providing opportunities to further your career and with the tools and encouragement you need to succeed. We offer great benefits including:

• Competitive wages.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Internal growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• 401K with employer match.
• Employee concierge program.
• And more!

As an Administrative Assistant, you will take charge of billing, accounts receivable and human resource functions. Your work will ensure our residents receive the high standard of care they have grown to expect at Avantara Watertown by balancing resident accounts, creating and collecting resident billing statements, assist residents complete medical assistance applications, and distributing resident cash allowances. Position also includes day-to-day operations for employees, such as processing payroll, assisting with employee benefits program, employee onboarding and general administrative support to maintain compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Our staff and residents will depend on your knowledge, skills, and attention to detail to ensure they are comfortable and safe.

To be eligible for consideration applicants should have:

As a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of experience in an Accounting role. A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or related filed and prior Business Office Manager experience are preferable but we are willing to invest in the right candidate!

Avantara Watertown is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Avantara Watertown never requests or sends money, payment transfers, direct deposit, or Social Security Number (SSN) information as part of their recruitment process.