Accounting Associate

  • Finance
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 4 months ago
  • 1 available

Job Description

Under general supervision; performs a variety of complex clerical and accounting functions for Accounts Payable (A/P), Accounts Receivable (A/R) and Billing. Verification of invoice information, maintenance of claims system payments and possible adjustments to customer accounts and resolution of a variety of problems. Follows up questions by customers on invoices. Will handle cash items and accounts receivable posting.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

  • Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions.
  • Verifies and posts details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed.
  • Audits invoices against purchase orders, researches discrepancies.
  • Reconciles general ledger accounts.
  • Reconciles Bank Statements.
  • Prepares accounts payable checks.
  • Prints all accounts payable reports and maintains all accounts payable files.
  • Assists in monthly closings.
  • Generates monthly invoices and checks for accuracy of all invoices before they are mailed to customers.
  • Receives payments (cash, credit cards, money orders, check, etc.), posts and reconciles payment to member accounts.
  • Ensures strict confidentiality of financial records.
  • Posts transactions to accounting records such as ledger, excel worksheets, or computer files. Information can be processed either batch or online.
  • Reconciles credit card and charge back transactions sent by the bank on a daily basis.
  • Contacts delinquent accounts and collects past due amounts timely.
  • Prepare Checks for monthly capitation, claims, and commissions
  • Assists with general accounting duties.
  • Abides by all applicable local, state and federal rules and regulations.
  • Ensures compliance with and/or adheres to company HIPAA policies and procedures.
  • Ensures integrity of data entered into company systems and/or databases.
  • Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
  • Ability to maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, other federal, state, and local standards, and company attendance policies and procedures.
  • Ability to come to work and work the regular schedule and shift for the position.
  • Compliance with all personnel policies and procedures.
  • Perform additional duties and related essential duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.