Fiscal Technician 1

New Horizons Behavioral Health; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

New Horizons Behavioral Health in Columbus, GA seeks an Accounting Clerk to perform accounts payable/receivable, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, and bank reconciliations in a business-office setting.

The role requires attention to GAAP compliance and the ability to develop and implement efficient financial procedures to support the organization’s objectives. A high school diploma and at least 2 years of experience in high-volume accounting are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma/GED.
• Must have at least two (2) years of hands-on accounting experience in high volume settings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and time management.
• Good internal and external communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs accounting and fiscal control functions specifically relating to accounts payable/accounts receivable.
• Records financial transactions, analyzes and reconciles accounting records, and prepares standard accounting reports.
• Determines sources of errors by researching accounting records.
• Reports errors to Supervisor.
• Maintains complete, accurate, and readily accessible files that conform to applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.

Skills

Excel

Word

General Ledger

Time management

Customer service

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma/GED

Some college education

Tools

MIERS

Job description

Program Name

Accounting

Days & Time

This position will work 40 hours a week. Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, with a one-hour lunchbreak.

Work Conditions

Moderate noise. Business office setting. Individual cubicle in shared space.

Pay

$39,500 - $42,500 per year

Job Summary

This position performs accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, and bank reconciliations. Ensures compliance with applicable laws, policies, codes, regulations of governing agencies, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Assists in review, development, and/or implementation of effective financial procedures and provide guidelines to achieve objectives of overall financial operation.

Job Responsibilities

The candidate will:

• Performs accounting and fiscal control functions specifically relating to accounts payable/accounts receivable.
• Records financial transactions, analyzes and reconciles accounting records, and prepares standard accounting reports.
• Determines sources of errors by researching accounting records.
• Reports errors to Supervisor.
• Maintains complete, accurate, and readily accessible files that conform to applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.

Essential Functions

• Processes requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, and payments to include MIERS and AP Contracts toDBHDD.
• Prepares and enters daily receipts and prepares invoices for miscellaneous billings.
• Prepares journal entries in compliance with fund accounting requirements.
• Reconciles bank statements to the general ledger.
• Prepares & reviews accounts payable check runs; reviews chart of account coding, etc.
• Reconciles contract-related invoices for accuracy and obtains appropriate approvals for invoices.Assists with preparation of audit work papers.
• Monitors general ledger postings monthly to ensure accuracy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Excel/ Word/ General Ledger Accounting Software.
• Excellent time management skills to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Excellent customer service skills and problem solving is necessary.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, methods, equipment, and standard clerical procedures including electronic filing and records management.
• Knowledge of record keeping and filing techniques.

Minimum Requirements

Must have a high school diploma/GED. Must have at least two (2) years of hands-on experience working in high volume accounting settings/shared spaces. Must be able to organize work and set priorities. Must have a basic level of proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. Must have excellent organizational skills, time management skills, and good communication skills internally and externally. Must be able to transfer up to 25 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

Some college education.

New Horizons Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, national origin, age sex, religion, or disability. Selected applicants must pass a pre-employment background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen. Employment is contingent upon passing the background check and the drug screen.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. We are also unable to contact applicants who are not selected for a position. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by Human Resources to continue the hiring process. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.