Junior Accountant

LifeScape; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeScape in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Junior Accountant to join our finance team. This full-time, on-site role focuses on cash receipts, accounts receivable, invoicing, and essential administrative support in a collaborative healthcare setting.

The successful candidate will handle daily cash postings, payments, and billing tasks, maintaining accuracy and strong customer service. If you enjoy numbers and teamwork, we welcome your application.

Qualifications

• Experience with cash receipts and accounts receivable processes.
• Accuracy in coding and posting transactions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process cash receipts and accounts receivable payments for different services.
• Process credit card and ACH payments.
• Handle daily cash transactions and ensure funds are posted to the correct accounts.
• Code and track invoices using the purchase order system.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory.
• Maintain daily cash balance records and communicate updates to managers.
• Prepare and deliver bank deposits.
• Process EBT/Food Stamp applications and recertifications.
• Assist with miscellaneous billing and general administrative duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Tools

Purchase order system

Accounting software

Job description

* Accounting * Accounts Receivable *- NOT a Remote Position -

Are you organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy working with numbers? We're looking for anJunior Accountantto support our finance team by managing cash receipts, assisting with accounts receivable, processing invoices, and providing essential administrative support. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about accuracy and customer service, we'd love to hear from you.

What You Will Do:

• Process cash receipts and accounts receivable payments for adult and children's services.
• Process credit card and ACH payments.
• Handle daily cash transactions and ensure funds are posted to the correct accounts.
• Code and track RISE invoices using the purchase order system.
• Monitor and reconcile RISE inventory.
• Maintain daily cash balance records and communicate updates to managers.
• Manage the agency's petty cash fund and serve as the internal banker for Adult Services.
• Prepare and deliver bank deposits.
• Process EBT/Food Stamp applications and recertifications.
• Assist with HCBS miscellaneous billing.
• Perform administrative duties including filing, data entry, answering phones, and processing mail.
• Provide additional accounting and office support as needed.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency with computers and standard business software.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

We look forward to hearing from you!

LifeScape is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program