Accounting Clerk

Description

General Job Summary:  Responsible for assisting with the organization and maintenance of financial accounting systems, including daily cash processing, accounts payable, general ledger, cash disbursements, payroll information, financial statements, and other information.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Support the  accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of business results.
2. Perform daily processing and reconciliation of cash/credit card receipts as reported by  all company offices. 
3. Preparation of certain  journal entries (and supporting calculations/detail) for approval and posting.
4. Assist in completion of monthly bank reconciliations.
5. Complete periodic general ledger account reconciliations.
6. Participate in and support the preparation of internal and external financial statements, and other reports as needed.
7. Assist in the annual budget process.
8. Support the monitoring and reporting on business performance metrics.
9. Support compliance with regulatory reporting, including tax, governmental, etc.
10. Complete scanning and filing of accounting documents (accounts payable invoices, payroll reporting) as needed.
11. Assist with training of newly hired accounting staff members. 
12. Attends all mandatory in-services and meetings.
13. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, providers, and co-workers.
14. Ensures HIPAA, OSHA and safety compliance of the department.
15. Assists with the preparation of statistical information and/or reports for management, government, and other agencies.

Requirements

 Education/Experience: Minimum high school degree. Two or years of clerical accounting, operations and financial experience.
Other Requirements:   Occasional travel to other locations as necessary.
Performance Requirements:Knowledge:

1. High school degree required at a minimum.
2. Proven experience as accounting clerk or other similar clerical position.
3. Knowledge of very basic accounting functions. 
4. Knowledge of computer systems, spreadsheets, and financial systems programs and applications. 
5. Knowledge and application of OrthoCincy’s Mission, Vision and Values.

Skills:

1. Skill in accuracy in attention to detail.
2. Skill in performing filing and record-keeping tasks.
3. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, co-workers,  medical staff, vendors, auditors, and the public. 

Abilities: 

1. Ability to accept responsibility and to work with simultaneous, multiple projects or priorities. 
2. Ability to work creatively with management and department staff to achieve objectives. 
3. Ability to communicate effectively and clearly. 
4. Ability to function in a team-oriented environment.
5. Strong communication skills in a professional manner during stressful and sensitive situations with all. 

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment.Work Environment: Administrative:  Office environment. Mental/Physical Requirements: Involves sitting approximately 90 percent of the day. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must be able to remain focused and attentive without distractions (i.e. personal devices).The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, performance requirements, physical requirements, duties, responsibilities or other position related requirements. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.