Accounting Clerk at Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority

Cherokee, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Office Administration, Confidentiality, GAAP, Interpersonal Skills, Team Building, Bookkeeping, Analytical Skills, Time Management, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Computer Skills, Financial Calculation, Vendor Management, Customer Service

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary The Accounting Clerk is responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical services in order to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial and administrative operations. The Accounting Clerk must comply with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for Cherokee Indian Hospital and personnel policies and procedures. The Accounting Clerk reports to the Controller and is responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical services. This includes monitoring payments and expenditures, monitoring credit card expenses, and making daily deposits. Providing these services in an effective and efficient manner will ensure that internal controls are being followed and payments are made in a timely manner. Job Description Provide administrative support in order to ensure effective and efficient office operations: * Enter PO’s, Reimbursements and invoices for payment. * Track Capital Expenditures. * Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures. * Perform Sanction Checks. * Verifies new vendor’s W-9s. * Checks out credit card and enters purchases in accordance with CIHA policies and procedures. * Makes daily deposits and enters and tracks daily sales reports. * Audits cash registers. * Helps in the preparation of reports as required. * Assist in gathering information for the annual audit. * Maintain a filing system for all financial documents. * Review Accounts Payable Que and Invoices to ensure they are entered timely. * Ensure the confidentiality and security of all financial and employee files. * Perform other related duties as required Education/Experience * Associates Degree in a business field is required. The equivalent combination of education, related experience and training may be considered in lieu of formal education. * Must have at least two (2) years of recent and successful employment experience within an office administration environment with exposure to financial processes and procedures. Job Knowledge * Knowledge of office administration a * Confidentiality concerning financial and employee files * Awareness of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) * Knowledge of the CIHA Personnel Policies and Procedures * Excellent interpersonal, team building, bookkeeping, analytical, time management and problem-solving skills * Effective verbal and listening, communications, organizational, and computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet and word processing programs, and email at a highly proficient level * Superior financial calculation understanding, knowledge and skills * Ability to work well with other managers from a wide range of department areas * Ability to work flexible hours as required * Must possess a valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and be willing to travel Proficiency in the use of computer programs for: * Word processing – MS Word, Power Point, Publisher * Databases * Spreadsheets – MS Excel * E-mail - MS Outlook * Sage – Finance module experience would be an asset Environment Accounting Clerk works in an office environment. Accounting Clerk works a standard work week of 40 hours per week; however, the ability to work flexible hours may be required. The position may require working some overtime hours to attend meetings and during specific periods of the Finance Department Peak Cycle Periods such as the Annual Audit, Budget Preparations, and Quarterly Reporting. Mental/Visual/Physical Close attention to detail and mental concentration for extended periods of time are required with systems problems and applications. Subject to frequent interruptions requiring varied responses. Must deal with multiple situations concurrently. Physical efforts require mobility, reaching, bending, manual dexterity, and visual acuity. May occasionally move more than 15 pounds. Customer Service Consistently demonstrates superior customer service skills to patients/customers by demonstrating characteristics that align with CIHA’s guiding principles and core values. Ensure excellent customer service is provided to all patients/customers by seeking out opportunities to be of service.

Responsibilities

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for providing financial, administrative, and clerical services to ensure effective and accurate financial operations. This includes monitoring payments, tracking expenditures, and maintaining financial documentation.