Lead Accounting Clerk

Esse Health is the largest independent physician practice in the St. Louis Metropolitan area with over 100+ physicians, in 35+ locations, serving nearly 130,000 patients. We are leading the health care community by placing patients and their physicians at the center of health decisions. Esse Health is more than a healthcare provider - it's a place where medicine is a calling and not just a profession. It's a team of extraordinary medical professionals with the latest ideas for keeping patients healthier.

Join Our Team: 

We are currently seeking a part-time Lead Accounting Clerk to be based out of our Central Business Office/HUB located in Town & Country. 

Opportunity: 

• Part-time opening.  
• 30 hours per week (Monday - Friday) .
• After training is complete - work 2 days in office, every other week.  Typically, a Wednesday and a Friday.  Remaining time work from home.
  • Local candidates only.
  • The Esse Health Central Office/HUB is located on Maryville University Drive in Town & Country. 
• No nights, weekends or holidays.  
• Eligible for part-time benefits package (includes medical and dental).

Position Summary:

The Lead Accounting Clerk coordinates all full-cycle accounts payable functions for over 45 clinical locations and more than 33 business departments.. Additionally, this position rotates into the role of Daily Deposit Clerk, overseeing the processing of mail payments, deposits, and insurance payments to ensure timely handling.

Day-to-Day:

• Monitors all tasks to completion, including vendor and site supervisor follow-ups, adherence to corporate coding guidelines, and accurate accounts payable coding.
• Reviews and maintains the monthly accounts payable checklist to confirm that all deadlines are consistently met.
• Performs vendor setup procedures, including verification and collection of W-9 forms.
• Assists Accounts Payable team to process incoming payments and deposits.
• Processes vendor statements, ensuring reconciliation of all credits and outstanding balances, and updates telecom invoices in Excel for integration purposes.
• Process refunds and daily and monthly cash activity, including bank reconciliations
• Submits invoices with the appropriate documentation, approvals, and coding.
• Reviews invoices for appropriate coding prior to submission to the ERP
• Review credit card transactions for appropriate coding prior to submission to the ERP
• Submits capital expenditure requests with supporting documentation.
• Completes assigned special projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Who we are seeking (preferred):

• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with Great Plains is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient in basic Excel functions.
• Capable of performing in a fast-paced work environment.
• Demonstrates ability to meet deadlines consistently.

What We Offer:

• The minimum rate of pay for this position is $22.65/hr 
• Benefits within your first 30 days (minimum hours worked must be met to be eligible)
  • Available benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long/Short Term Disability, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account, Fraud Protection, Legal, Pet and other miscellaneous
• Generous PTO policy + 9 paid holidays (minimum hours worked must be met to be eligible)
• 401k match + profit sharing (minimum hours worked must be met to be eligible)
• Tuition reimbursement (minimum hours worked must be met to be eligible)
• Wellness program
• Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship
• Emphasis on work-life balance

EOE