POSITION SUMMARY   

This position is responsible for performing daily tasks related to the financial management of the organization ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and generally accepted accounting principles.  Responsible for maintaining day to day accounting tasks, general ledger analysis, and reconciliations.  In addition, this position assists with monthly closing procedures, regulatory reporting, ad hoc analysis, reporting needs, and aids in the development, implementation and maintenance of financial policies and procedures. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Maintains accurate and complete records, including ledgers, journals, invoices, and receipts.
• Process and maintain accounts by recording, identifying and verifying financial transactions on an accrual basis of accounting.
• Maintains fixed assets, CIP, and accumulated depreciation schedules and journals.
• Processes weekly check runs and electronic payments per procedure.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts with monthly closing process.
• Assists with monthly closing procedures, and regulatory and ad hoc reporting.
• Identify areas for improvement and assist with improvement processes.
• Backup support and assistance for billing as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, guidelines, and workflows.
• Maintains confidentiality with financial and payroll related information per policy.
• Maintains confidentiality, ensures compliance with policies and procedures, and follows HIPAA regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES  

The following generally describes the knowledge, skills and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.   

• Adaptability to changes, manages challenging demands, and accepts criticism and feedback.
• Good listening and comprehension skills, communicates adequately to keep others informed using appropriate communication methods, and can communicate and express ideas and thoughts both verbally and in writing.
• Provides excellent customer service, displays courtesy, and sensitivity.  Manages difficult or emotional customer service situations.  Meets commitments and responds promptly to customer needs.  Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully, can identify problems in a timely manner, and develop alternative solutions in both a team and on an individual basis.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities effectively, exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ point of views, gives and welcomes feedback as well as constructive criticism.  Contributes to building a positive team spirit and puts success of team above own interest.
• Treats people with respect, keeps commitments, and inspires the trust of others.  Works with integrity and ethically to upholds organizational values and business ethics.
• Must have outstanding attention to detail skills, can multi-task, and affectively prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Must have sound judgement in making decisions and understanding the impact to themselves, clients, employees, and the Center.

ABILITIES  

• Ability to interpret and analyze financial data and be able to draw valid conclusions or recommendations to various situations.
• Able to work independently, or in a team environment and work well under pressure with flexibility and dependability.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through verbal and written words and sentences, and clearly convey and effectively communicate ideas and information both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain a courteous and professional demeanor and provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.

EXPERIENCE /MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 years’ experience working as an accountant, using the accrual method of accounting. 
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Demonstrate intermediate to advanced skills and knowledge of Excel, as well as other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with accounting software.
• Knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within finance.
• Knowledge of standard office policies and procedures and ability to use office machines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year accounting experience working as an accountant in the healthcare field. 
• Knowledge of Sage Intacct accounting software.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have a valid driver's license 
• Annual basic CPR and First Aid Certification

PREFERRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein 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 job functions. 

• ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed primarily in a standard clinical environment with extensive client contact and frequent interruptions. The associate may be exposed to bodily fluids and odors on an occasional basis.
• HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• PHYSICAL: Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 40 pounds); Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to include repetitive keyboarding, grasping, and reaching to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and/or standard office equipment.
• VERBAL: Must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively to all fellow co-workers and managers.
• VISION: Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

A.B.C. Recovery Center, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on a person's race (including hair texture and hairstyles), color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by managers to perform other instructions and duties. This job description may be revised from time to time and does not constitute a contract for employment.