Accounting Specialist II

Role Description

The Accounting Specialist II - SMART is primarily responsible for managing contracts and pay rates, calculating and accruing payroll, and processing expense reimbursements. This position is also involved in customer invoicing and collection follow-up. The functions of this role will directly impact financial close, financial reporting, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.

• Maintain a roster of clinicians listing various contract dates, locations, and applicable pay rates.
• Calculate payroll using time sheets and/or scheduling software.
• Review weekly expenses for proper adherence to company policies and process for reimbursement.
• Follow-up with clinicians and/or recruiters when paperwork is incomplete.
• Calculate and prepare customer invoices and follow-up on unpaid balances.
• Record monthly activity in general ledger through posting various journal entries.
• Assist in the monthly closing of financial records and posting of month-end information; ensure accuracy of financial statements.
• Offer suggestions on modifications to payroll and expense policies and procedures and ensure external and internal controls and policies are adhered to.
• Work with management to develop controls throughout the accounting department; provide input relating to processes, procedures, projects, and self-improvement.
• Protect operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Provides training and directions for others in the accounting department to train as backups.
• Perform other assignments and duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance or another related field preferred.
• At least 3 years of related experience in accounting and/or payroll.

Requirements

• Developed skills in processing paperwork with accuracy in a high-volume detail-oriented office environment.
• Strong computer knowledge and skills including Advanced MS Excel and Word.
• QuickBooks and Workday software knowledge or similar platforms.
• Ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal correspondence with co-workers, clinicians, customers and management in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to work in an efficient amount of time and in an organized manner.
• Ability to work overtime and put forth extra effort when needed.
• Ability to effectively perform in a multi-task work environment and meet constant deadlines.

Benefits

• Best in class benefit programs with a wide array of options.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods and occasionally walk, stand, bend, stoop, and lift up-to 15 pounds.
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform the job.