Accounting Associate

Job Title

Accounting Associate

Salary

Starting at $22/hour based on experience plus twice a year bonuses.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Reports To

Business Operations Manager

Job Summary

This position performs a wide range of bookkeeping and administrative activities. The individual must be professional, have a strong work ethic, high-level of confidentiality, be highly organized and have the ability to work autonomously as well as in a team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform general A/R functions including but not limited to the timely distribution of customer statements/invoices, ensure receivables are collected and posted promptly, monitor aging reports and make collection calls as needed
• Perform general A/P functions including but not limited to entering and paying vendor invoices in a timely fashion
• Maintain chart of accounts
• Prepare, collect and ensure accuracy on all expense reports
• Ensure that monthly mileage reports are accurate and collected promptly 
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
• Open, sort and route incoming mail, and prepare outgoing mail
• Purchase office supplies as authorized by management
• Data entry as needed
• Provide clerical and administrative support to management as requested

Required Education and Experience

• Associates Degree in Accounting or Business Management preferred 
• Previous bookkeeping experience is required if no degree
• Must have exceptional PC knowledge including the ability to effectively use QuickBooks, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other internal software systems
• Ability to type at least 50 WPM without compromising accuracy
• Must have the ability to work quickly and accurately to meet deadlines    
• Must have excellent attention to detail and good concentration skills
• Must maintain confidentiality 
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with others (written and oral)
• Must exhibit punctuality and low absenteeism
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Competencies

• Communication Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Technical Capacity

Work Environment

This job operates primarily in an office environment. This position requires the use of standard office equipment, and frequent standing and walking. 

Physical Demands

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. 

• May sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day
• May sit or stand eight (8) to ten (10) hours per day
• Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required
• May need to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Because of the nature of the business, work schedules may vary at times. 

Travel

No travel is expected for this position. 

Disclaimer

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to capture or illustrate a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. 

AAP/EEO Statement

Stokes Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.