Disabilities Payee Specialist

Day & Employment Services; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Benefits package (medical, vision, and

Job summary

ViaQuest in Lafayette, IN is seeking an accounting/finance professional for full-time work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday. The role supports the Circle of Care services, including Day & Employment Services and Residential Services.

Candidates should have a four-year degree in accounting or related fields, with 3+ years’ experience in accounting acceptable if no degree is held. Responsibilities include managing finances, bills, checks, reconciliations, and collaboration with program

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in accounting, social services or human services preferred.
• Candidates without a degree but who have 3+ years of experience in accounting or developmental disabilities will be considered.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Supervisory or management experience is a plus.
• Displays strong communication skills and possess excellent decision-making and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor individual’s finances and benefits as outlined in the individual’s service plan and per company policy.
• Ensure individual’s basic needs such as rent, utilities, etc. are paid consistently and timely.
• Ensure spending money and petty cash is available at each site per the individual’s service plan.
• Submit cost of living to county boards, as applicable.
• Order checks for individuals timely.
• Set up online bill pay for individuals, as applicable.
• Review monthly finance packets and complete monthly reconciliation of bank accounts.
• Work collaboratively with Program Managers and other management to ensure accuracy with individual’s finances.

Job description

Lafayette, IN / $45,000 per year / Full Time/ Mon- Fri 8a-5p
Through a wide range of innovative services referred to as ViaQuest's Circle of Care, our skilled, dedicated employees ensure that the people we serve are active participants in their own care. ViaQuest offers quality, highly-personalized, specialized and cost-effective care, solutions and services through Hospice, Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions, Day & Employment Services, and Residential Services.

Responsibilities may include:

• Monitor individual’s finances and benefits as outlined in the individual’s service plan and per company policy.
• Ensure individual’s basic needs such as rent, utilities, etc. are paid consistently and timely.
• Ensure spending money and petty cash is available at each site per the individual’s service plan.
• Submit cost of living to county boards, as applicable.
• Order checks for individuals timely.
• Set up online bill pay for individuals, as applicable.
• Review monthly finance packets and complete monthly reconciliation of bank accounts.
• Work collaboratively with Program Managers and other management to ensure accuracy with individual’s finances.

Requirements for this position include:

• Four-year degree in accounting, social services or human services is preferred.
  • Candidates without a degree but who have 3+ years pf experience in accounting or developmental disabilities will also be considered.
• Experience working in Microsoft products, such as Excel and Word.
  • Supervisory or management experience is a plus
• Displays strong communication skills and possess excellent decision-making and time-management skills.

What ViaQuest can offer you:

• Paid training.
• Benefit package for full-time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k).