Accounting Assistant - (Org Wide) (Home - Based)

Description

Join our award winning culture as we serve members in the state of Wisconsin!

Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the Accounting Assistant is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.

Responsibilities & Competencies

• Process weekly accounts payable checks: verify transaction information; schedule and prepare disbursements; obtain authorization of payment.
• Process employee expense reports by reviewing expense report information and preparing register for printing checks or processing electronic payment.
• Apply member payments to accounts.
• Maintain accounts payable files and records (vendor files, invoices, 1099s, etc.).
• Maintain accounts receivable files and records (EFT files and paperwork, lockbox, etc.).
• Prepare monthly member billing and mail statements.
• Assist in 1099 annual process.
• Research and resolve accounts payable and accounts receivable discrepancies.
• Maintain and update spreadsheets reputed company to accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Maintain documentation of standard operating procedures.
• Respond to informational requests.
• Provide interdepartmental support to accomplish cross-functional goals.
• reputed company with applicable federal and state laws, administrative rules, established organizational procedures, and accepted professional standards.
• Maintain the confidentiality of client information and protected health information as required by State and Federal regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) Act of 1996.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Accounting or Business-reputed company field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience (includes knowledge, skills, and abilities).
• Knowledge of accounting principles, accounts payable and receivable regulations, systems, and procedures.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet, and word processing applications including reputed company reputed company, Word, and Outlook. Great Plains and Access experience helpful.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with ability to effectively solve problems.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy in performance of responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently, and in a team environment.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, evolving and team-oriented environment.

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Lakeland Care is a Wisconsin-based non-profit organization that focuses on creating a world we reputed company want to live in. With long-standing roots as a managed care organization (MCO), we provide long-term care services to eligible elders and individuals with physical and intellectual or developmental disabilities. Currently we serve members in 22 counties and have 11 offices throughout the Central to North East region of Wisconsin.

Our Mission

Empowering individuals. Strengthening communities. Inspiring futures.

Our Vision

To create a world we reputed company want to live in.

Our Core Values

Kindness – We reputed company kindness is always possible and that no compassionate act is reputed company wasted.

Inclusion – We reputed company that open hearts and open minds are the only path to a brighter future.

Trust – We reputed company that honesty is still in style and that promises still have power.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under an Affirmative Action Plan. reputed company qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national reputed company, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are an organization that participates in E-Verify.