Accounting Technician/Contracts

SUMMARY: Provides support for all accounting, business and financial reporting functions. Assists with audits, cost reports, AP and budget development for the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounting:

• Prepare journal entries and maintain/prepare monthly balance sheet schedules and bank reconciliations as assigned
• Assist with departmental budgets
• Assemble data and assist with monthly 340B and EPLS audits (and others) as needed
• Assist with monthly closing, account analysis and support in carrying-out the responsibilities of the Accounting Department
• Track deposits made to bank and handle deposit transfers
• Monitor credit card charges, payment discrepancies, refunds, returns and miscellaneous charges
• Track tax payments and compile information for tax filing
• Ensure organization is following purchasing polices
• Pay organizational expenses/bills in a timely manner and ensure accurate Accounts Payable/Receivable documentation
• Receive, open and reconcile invoices, as well as get approval to pay invoices from department heads when necessary
• Open mail and work with 3rd party billing vendor on payment posting daily
• Scan all EOBs received and send to 3rd party billing vendor
• Assist with monthly reports for department heads

Contracts:

• Ability to manage the contractual proposal and review process from start to finish, to include meetings to discuss and track contract schedules and changes
• Research compliance issues, interpret regulations, and formulate recommendations in regards to contracts
• Review terms and conditions, in addition to other business agreements, coordinating with CEO and Corporate Legal counsel as needed
• Contract management and administration to ensure proper contract attainment and implementation of specific requirements in accordance with company policies and HRSA.
• Assist during government audits and reviews.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or equivalent, with minimum two (2) years previous experience in AP/AR. Travel required to training programs and other meetings related to the position and its duties, functions and responsibilities. Excellent computer skills required to produce spreadsheets and other vital reports.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Personal commitment to the organization’s mission, vision and values
• Advances personal knowledge base by pursing continuing education to enhance professional development
• A demonstrated ability to plan, organize and integrate priorities and meet deadlines
• A demonstrated ability to work at a rapid pace, and being involved in several duties at one time
• A demonstrated ability to set priorities and avoid crises management
• A demonstrated ability to remain calm and poised in urgent situations
• A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
• Demonstrated skills/knowledge of computer office/business management applications
• A demonstrated ability to maintain information confidentiality
• Demonstrating excellent time management skills and flexibility
• Possessing a valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance
• Having the ability to work a flexible schedule
• Demonstrating the ability to work in the absence of direct supervision

ADA REQUIREMENTS: Constant interpersonal skills, teamwork, customer service, reading, speaking, writing and understanding English, and problem analysis. Frequent creativity, mentoring, presentations/teaching. Frequent decision making and independent judgment or action. Frequent keyboarding, sitting, standing, hearing and talking. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ORGANIZATIONAL DISCLAIMER: Job descriptions are designed to outline primary duties, responsibilities and qualification requirements, and should not limit additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. It is our expectation that each employee offers their services wherever and whenever deemed necessary to ensure the success of the organization.

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, RHCA, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, religion, marital status, age, disability status, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by law.