Staff Accountant

Missoula Bone & Joint Surgery Center; Montana; Hybride; USD 39 000 - 51 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Snack/Drink Room

Employee Discounts

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Résumé du poste

Missoula Bone & Joint and Surgery Center is seeking a Full-Time Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable to ensure accurate processing of invoices, payments, and deposits. The role requires attention to confidentiality, strong communication with medical staff, and precise data entry within QuickBooks and NetSuite.

Based in Missoula, MT, the position offers a hybrid schedule (in-person Tue/Wed/Fr, remote Thu, Mon off), with 36 hours per week and the potential to flex up to 40 hours.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting, finance, or business-related experience.
• Strong Excel and MS Word skills with a focus on accuracy.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks and NetSuite is preferred.
• Experience with accounts payable, reconciliations, and month-end close.

Responsabilités

• Process invoices and receipts in QuickBooks or NetSuite accurately and timely.
• Prepare payments, deposits, EFTs, and file documentation.
• Reconcile vendor statements and manage accounts payable aging.
• Assist with monthly close, financial reports, and budgets.
• Support ERISA audit with the accounting firm and maintain internal controls.

Connaissances

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in accounting, finance, or business-related studies preferred

Outils

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Excel

MS Word

10-key

Description du poste

Join our team at Missoula Bone & Joint and Surgery Center as a Full-Time Staff Accountant-Accounts Payable and play a crucial role in helping our patients navigate their healthcare journey with compassion and efficiency. This exciting opportunity allows you to work onsite at our modern facility in Missoula, MT, where you'll interact directly with patients and medical staff to ensure a seamless experience for all. As a problem solver and customer-focused individual, you'll find this role both rewarding and challenging as you contribute to the excellence and integrity of our practice.This role is 36 hours per week with the ability to flex up to 40 hours. The working schedule 8:00am - 5:00pm with Mondays: Off, Tuesdays: In-person, Wednesdays: In-person, Thursdays: Remote; Fridays: In-person. With competitive pay ranging from $28.00 - $37.00 per hour dependent on experience and qualifications, this position offers a chance to grow in a professional yet fun and flexible work environment. As well as great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Paid Time Off, Snack/Drink Room, Employee Discounts, and Short- and Long-Term Disability. Apply now and be a part of our dynamic team!Missoula Bone & Joint and Surgery Center: Get to know usCome Join the Missoula Bone & Joint and Surgery Center Team! Culture, development, collaboration, and an energetic team atmosphere are a few of the great things Missoula Bone & Joint has to offer. Winners of the Top Employers Award four years running and known as Becker's 150 Greatest Places to work in healthcare proves this is a great company with professionalism and down-to-earth personalities from management, providers and staff.Your day as a Staff Accountant-Accounts PayableThe Staff Accountant-Accounts Payable is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, deposits, reimbursements, and refunds using QuickBooks, NetSuite, or other applicable accounting systems. Duties include entering and processing invoices and receipts; preparing check requests; coding, classifying, posting, issuing, mailing, and filing payments, including electronic funds transfers (EFTs); managing vendor information and coordinating vendor payments; maintaining petty cash accounts for the clinic and surgery center; processing and recording credit card transactions; maintaining credit card accounts and reconciling credit card statements; processing cash deposits and scanning checks into the appropriate bank accounts; processing patient and insurance refund checks; tracking annual employee education expenses; processing employee reimbursements; and maintaining account balances for the Fun and Wellness Committees.Are you a good fit for this Staff Accountant-Accounts Payable job?To excel as a Staff Accountant-Accounts Payable at Missoula Bone & Joint and Surgery Center, you'll need a solid foundation in medical office standards of operation, ensuring that all administrative processes align with industry best practices and compliance regulations. The position responds to payment inquiries and related correspondence, maintains strict confidentiality, supports internal controls and project management initiatives, and assists with bank account and line-of-credit reconciliations. Additional responsibilities include supporting the annual ERISA audit by coordinating with the external accounting firm and providing requested information in a timely manner; assisting with monthly financial closing procedures; preparing financial and operational reports; identifying opportunities to reduce costs and increase revenue; cross-training with the accounting team to provide backup support for payroll and general ledger account reconciliation and maintenance; assisting with the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets; conducting periodic internal audits of accounts, transactions, and departmental processes; and analyzing and maintaining financial records related to contracts, insurance policies, and vendor service agreements. Other duties may be assigned as needed.By leveraging these skills and competencies, you will contribute to our commitment to excellence and integrity in patient care.Connect with our team today!If you believe that this position matches your requirements, applying for it is a breeze. Best of luck!Missoula Bone & JointJob Description: Staff Accountant - Accounts PayableStaff Accountant - Accounts PayableMain functionWork closely with the Director of Finance and the accounting team in the completion of all general accounting functions of the organization to help ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all financial transactions, reporting, and compliance with government regulations. Primary functions are focused on Accounts Payable with cross functional support for payroll and other team responsibilities.Duties and responsibilitiesPhilosophySupports the facility’s ideology, mission, goals, and objectivesPerforms in accordance with the facility’s policies and proceduresFollows the facility’s standards for ethical business conductRecognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job dutiesParticipates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, and activitiesSeeks out additional assignments and dutiesWork QualityPerforms duties in an accurate and organized mannerAdheres to policies and procedures in performance of dutiesEnsures knowledge of job and asks questions when unsureCompletes duties within appropriate timeframesPersonal AttributesShows initiative and dependability including punctuality and attendanceDisplays good judgmentCooperates and is flexibleFollows appropriate dress code presenting a professional imageCustomer ServiceFosters a culture of outstanding patient service showing courtesy in interactions with patients, physicians, co-workers, and vendors.Presents good telephone skillsResponds promptly to patient needs and co-worker requestsCommunication and TeamworkExpected to be a positive and responsible team member with a good attitudePresents good oral and written communication (documentation) skillsProfessional CompetenceParticipates in continuing education and other learning experiencesShares knowledge gained in continuing education with staffMaintains membership in relevant professional organizationsSeeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilitiesWelcomes suggestions and recommendationsAccounts Payable dutiesResponsible for data entry of invoices and receipts into Quickbooks/Netsuite.Processes check requests including coding, classifying, posting, EFT, mailing, and filing.Responsible for timely and accurate processing of all invoices.Maintains AP petty cash and oversees all other petty cash in clinic and surgery center.Answers payment questions and processes associated correspondence.Processes credit card charges including coding, classifying, posting, and filing.Oversee and maintains all credit card accounts.Reconcile all credit card statements.Processes cash deposits.Scans all check deposits to corresponding bank accounts.Responsible for all data entry of deposits in QuickBooks/Netsuite or other AP system.Processes all patient and insurance refund checks.Updates and maintains vendor information.Coordinate payments to vendors.Tracks yearly employee education expenses prior to issuing reimbursement checks.Responsible for maintaining Fun Committee and Wellness Committee account balances.Processes all employee reimbursements.Maintains strict confidentiality.Produces and analyzes internal controls/as well as conducts project management.Aids in the reconciliation of bank accounts and lines of credit.Other duties as assigned.Secondary duties to assist with and coverWorks with accounting firm on yearly ERISA audit, providing necessary and requested information in a timely manner.Assist with the monthly closing processHelp prepare financial and operational reports.Recommend ways to reduce costs and enhance revenue.Cross train with accounting team to assist with payroll, general ledger account reconciliation & maintenance as needed.Help prepare annual operating and capital budget.Help conduct regular internal audits of accounts, transactions, and processes across the Department.Assist with the analysis and maintenance of company financial files for contracts, insurance policies, and vendor service agreements.QualificationsCooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, outsourced companies and physiciansAbility to promote favorable facility image with physicians and general publicAbility to make decisions and solve problems.Ability to analyze and interpret data.Ability to research and prepare comprehensive reports/summaries.Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally.RequirementsRequiredKnowledge of accounting principles, data processing concepts, payroll, accounts payable, and a familiarity of accounting information systems. Strong Excel and MS Word skills.2+ years of experience in accounting, finance or business-related fieldsSkilled in identifying and resolving accounting problems.Strong ethical and moral character referencesGood communication skillsGood computer skillsAbility to maintain strict confidentialityStrong analytical skillsEnsures confidentialityPreferredBachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in accounting, finance, or business-related studies preferred.Job quality requirementsAccuracyAttention to detailTimelinessTime OrganizationLittle supervision needed to accomplish tasksSkills in computer systemsKnowledge of operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, and 10-key touch Skill in organizing tasks.Knowledge of accounting practices to understand and interpret various accounting systemsKnowledge of budgeting and of cost accounting principlesAbility to analyze and prepare financial and accounting reportsDependabilityAttendancePunctualityAbility to follow instructionsAbility to meet deadlinesPhysical/mental requirementsAbility to sit for long periods of time, stand, and walkVisual and auditory acuity for frequent use of computer, telephone, and use of other office equipmentManual dexterity using calculator and computer keyboardStanding, sitting 10 hours/day while doing computer input and responding to phone questions.Occasional stress in working with staff and multiple tasks.Working conditions (environmental)Well lit and ventilated, with non-hazardous and hazardous equipmentBusy office environmentReports toDirector of FinanceContactsStaffPhysiciansFacility personnelAdministrationPayroll and timekeeping vendors