Bookkeeper

POSITION SUMMARY:

The person in this position will be responsible for the bookkeeping needs of WestCare assigned regions and corporate activities. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Accounts Receivable (full cycle) invoice entry, applying payments, collections
• Bank account reconciliation
• Balance sheet accounts reconciliation
• Prepare and record journal entries with understanding of debits and credits
• General ledger review and reporting
• Administrative support to Controller
• Create and maintain spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel
  • Monitor expenses ensuring costs do not exceed contract maximum
  • Prepare reports as needed.
  • Respond to audit requests, corrective actions if necessary.
  • Prepare and make bank deposits.
  • Maintenance of accounts receivable documents.
• Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Strong project management, task management and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and assessment skills. 
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion and manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.

• Ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft Word program formats or the ability to learn. 
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Must be  sensitive to populations served.
• Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a criminal background clearance
• Valid drivers license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required; and
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test. 
• As mandated by Presidential Order all employees of WestCare Foundation, Inc. and all affiliates of WestCare Foundation, Inc. will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective 12/8/2021. Employees that have requested a Medical or Religious Exemption, which has been approved by Human Resources will be required to test for the virus weekly.
• During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• (2) years of experience keeping or reviewing financial or statistical records. 
• Academic education above the 12^th grade may be substituted for one year of the required experience based on either: (a) one year of general education equivalent to one year of work experience or (b) certification from a business or trade school equivalent to one year of work experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• Not applicable for this position

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is primarily in a professional, business office setting.