Accounting Assistant

Family First Health is seeking a Accounting Assistant for a part-time temporary position at our George Street office. This entry level position will be approximately 24 hours/week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Matches daily cash payments/remittances to incoming pharmacy payments from payers
• Records transactions and journal entries in accounting software systems.
• Completes electronic invoice process, including entering data into accounting software, and generating invoices.
• Reconciles bank statements.
• Adheres to Fiscal policies and procedures while completing general accounting tasks.
• Utilizes computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to enter data, or process information.
• Maintains confidentiality while working with sensitive/private data.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Knowledge of basic accounting/financial information
• Knowledge of computer software applications (Microsoft Office Applications, others)

• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation as it relates to correspondence necessary to perform essential job functions
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic to make calculations, balance and reconcile figures necessary to perform essential job functions
• Excellent customer service skills
• Skill in operating office equipment
• Ability to critically think which means the ability to think clearly and rationally about what to do or what to believe; understand logical connections between ideas; and identify, construct, and evaluate arguments
• Ability to set positive examples for team members through exceptional work performance including adherence to company policies and processes.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to communicate well and in a caring and supportive manner with individuals of all backgrounds.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately with strong attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to sort and file materials correctly by alphabetic or numeric systems
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, volunteers, and the public
• Ability to be organized, proactive in follow-up and follow-through, and to juggle multiple competing tasks
• Ability to adhere to all Family First Health’s policies, processes, and procedures, especially, Code of Conduct, Workplace Conduct, and the Remote/Telework Policy if indicated eligible to work remotely or telework.
• Ability to articulate and advocate Family First Health’s mission and values

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mental/Physical Requirements: Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position such as:

• Requires correct vision and hearing to normal range.

CORPORATE COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and adheres to Family First Health compliance standards as they appear in Family First Health Policies and Employee Handbook. 
• Maintains current knowledge of pertinent federal, state and Family First Health regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.