Junior Accountant

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual to join our finance team as a Junior Accountant. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting accounts payable functions while assisting with various accounting tasks. This position offers an excellent opportunity for career growth and development in the dynamic healthcare insurance industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1.Accounts Payable Processing:

• Receive, review, and process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.

• Verify invoices for appropriate documentation, coding, and approvals.

• Prepare and perform weekly check runs or electronic payments.

• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.

2.Expense Reporting and Reimbursement:

• Manage employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies.

• Process expense reimbursements accurately and promptly.

• Assist employees with inquiries related to expense reimbursements and policies.

3.Vendor Management:

• Maintain vendor files, including W-9 forms and other relevant documentation.

• Communicate effectively with vendors regarding invoice inquiries and payment status.

4.General Accounting Support:

• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.

• Participate in the preparation of financial reports and analysis as needed.

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.

5.Compliance and Internal Controls:

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations as requested.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist in implementing best practices.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

Skills and Abilities:

• Math and numeracy skills

• Knowledge of financial accounting

• Computer literacy and working knowledge of accounting software packages

• In-depth understanding of financial reporting principles

• Excellent organizational skills

• Great attention to detail

• Analytical skills

• Ability to work well in a team environment

Work Schedule:

As a continued effort to provide a safe and productive work environment, Community Care Plan is currently following a hybrid work schedule. Staff are able to work from home 3 days a week and will report to the office 2 days a week.

*The company reserves the right to change the work schedules based on the company needs.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee may occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. The environment includes work inside/outside the office, travel to other offices, as well as domestic travel. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer who recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Associate degree/bachelor's degree in accounting, finance

• 1-2 years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting roles.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite).

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial transactions.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of healthcare industry practices and regulations is a plus.