Entry Level Accounting Professional

CDS Administrators, Inc.

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 22,730 - 32,373

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Professional development and coaching

Job summary

A local employee benefit services firm in Pittsburgh is seeking an Entry Level Accountant to join their team. The ideal candidate will possess attention to detail, effective communication skills, and a desire to grow in their career. Responsibilities include posting payments, managing invoices, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. This full-time position offers a starting salary of $20 per hour along with benefits such as health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum of two years accounting experience.
Proficiency in core MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

Posting payments including daily deposits and ACH files.
Entering and paying invoices for client accounts.
Reconciling bank statements for claims and operating accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Office applications

Role-specific software

Job description

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JOB SUMMARY: CDS Administrators is looking for an Entry Level Accountant to join our growing team! CDS specializes in benefit administration and prioritizes exceptional customer service. We are looking for people who want to further their career and find a place to call home. This position requires attention to detail and superb communication skills.

Qualifications

Minimum of two (2) years accounting experience
Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in Accounting with two (2) years’ prior accounting experience preferred
Proficiency in core MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Proficiency with role-specific software and the ability to learn new software quickly
Ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines while addressing client and team requests
Strong critical thinking skills to make well-reasoned decisions using available resources

Accountant Pay & Perks

Salary starting from $20 per hour
Monday to Friday schedule
Professional development and coaching
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
401(k)
Life insurance
Paid time off

Accountant Duties & Responsibilities

Posting of payments including daily deposits, ACH files, and pension deductions and ensuring they are recorded to the appropriate client account
Fund payables: entering and paying invoices for client accounts, printing checks
Processing refunds for overpaid member accounts, transferring funds to correct accounts, and recording and processing NSF transactions
Reconciling bank statements for claims and operating accounts; researching processing discrepancies
Perform other tasks and projects as assigned by manager
Ensure HIPAA regulations are followed; ensure file transmissions follow encrypted protocols; staff follow guidelines for disclosure of PHI and ePHI; participate in HIPAA risk assessment and training
Filing as needed; preparing files for New Year by creating folders, labels, and auditing prior filing for accuracy before sending to offsite storage

About Us

CDS Administrators, Inc. (CDS) is a locally owned and operated employee benefit services firm in the greater Pittsburgh area. We are seeking candidates interested in working in a fast-paced environment in a growing organization. We promote from within, and are invested in training and development.

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