Accounting Technician

Salary Range: $19.72- $27.20 Pay rates are determined based on experience and internal equity. Position Summary: Under the general supervision of the Controller, performs routine accounts payable activities including, processing invoices, matching invoices with purchase orders, verification of authorized signatures, and scheduling invoices for payment. Assist in general ledger account analysis. Posts, balances, or adjust general ledger accounts requiring the use of independent judgment Reconciles various financial reports such as, bank reconciliations, Registry, cash-flow reports etc. Opens and distributes mail. Communicates with other departments regarding accounts payable activities, transactions and accounts payable status. Must work well under stress or tight deadlines. Must work well with supervisors, co-workers and vendors. District Responsibility: Support of the District Mission and Values Demonstrate Respect, Professionalism and Courtesy to all patients, visitors, other providers and coworkers, as delineated in the LVMC Commitment to Care. Constantly use C-I-CARE principles when communicating with others. Performance Improvement Activities Professional Development Position Duties/Responsibility: Assures the accurate assignment of costs into the general ledger. Prepares monthly journal entries. Prepares bank reconciliations and reconciles to general ledger. Prepares a variety of detailed accounting analysis and reconciliations. Assist Controller with year-end working papers and/or schedules analysis for independent auditors. Define accounting problems and recommends effective solutions. Assists department Directors and/or vendors regarding accounts payable questions and effectively communicate findings either verbally or in writing. Responsible for performing tasks related to accounts payable including, coding, matching invoices to purchase orders, scheduling payments of invoices, filing and maintenance of accounts payable documents. Reconciles vendor statements or any discrepancies to payment vendor report. Maintains daily reconciliation reports as required by Controller. Provides daily assistance to cash posting staff in regards to problem solving and recommends effective solutions. Other Duties Assigned by Supervisor Essential Functions: Ability to use computer keyboard, telephone and ability to operate a 10 key calculator. The ability to be supervised. The ability to work as a Team member. Maintains at all times, the confidentiality of financial information. The ability to have positive personal interactions with staff and vendors. Must be able to sit and view a computer screen for long periods of time and have manual dexterity sufficient for data input. Position Qualifications: Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience: Two or more years experience required in accounting environment, including accounts payable. Concepts of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting terminology a must. Certifications: necessary. Skills/Ability: Excellent verbal skills required. Exhibits the ability to organize multiple assignments and follow through with accuracy. Knowledge of basic mathematical principles used in bookkeeping and financial record keeping. Exercises good judgment under stress. Demonstrates initiative, tact and poise. LVMC reserves the right to modify the minimum requirements depending on the needs of the organization.