Accounting Assistant

Overview

Join our team as a Full-Time Accounting Assistant at Erlanger Behavioral Health! Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, our 94-bed treatment center offers superior psychiatric and addiction services to individuals of all ages. Specializing in exceptional mental health care for various age groups, we cater to adolescent patients aged 12+ and older adults. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of those in need through compassionate therapeutic practices and thrive in a supportive team environment that fosters learning and growth, this position is perfect for you! Apply now!

The Accounting Assistant will be responsible for applying the principles of accounting to prepare financial documents and reports and ensure appropriate control procedures are being utilized.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform accounting activities such as routine calculations, payroll calculations and record keeping.

• Process invoices and print checks for vendors and/or employees as approved by Corporate.

• Assist in the preparation of facility month and year end reporting, statistical reports, budgets and financial reports.

• Ensure posting of all current month invoices to accounts payable to month end closing for accounts payable.

• Oversee petty cash fund if applicable.

• Collect and process information to prepare bi-weekly payroll and may reconcile payroll with source documents if applicable.

• Check the accuracy of figures, calculations and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by others.

• Work with insurance companies to verify status of outstanding claims, authorizations, dispute denials and have claims reprocessed on an as needed basis.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates' degree in accounting preferred.

• Two or more years' experience in accounts payable, accounting or finance with knowledge of general office procedures and electronic billing preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Not Applicable.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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