To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions:
Perform accounting and payroll tasks in an efficient, accurate and timely fashion supporting caregiver and patient
centered operations. Perform job functions demonstrating strong commitment to service to others while demonstrating
a commitment to integrity, compliance, and confidentiality.
- Assist in preparation of month-end close, including journal entries & account analysis.
- Reconciliation of general ledger accounts, including employee benefit reconciliations, liability accounts, and asset accounts.
- Prepare and process caregiver payroll in accordance with all regulating bodies payroll compliance.
- Assist with set-up of new caregivers within the payroll system, including benefit enrollment, payroll deductions and PTO accruals. Receive and respond to caregiver payroll questions and concerns in a timely fashion. Responsible for updating the Medi Rev deposit log.
- Complete OIG/SAM/Medi-Cal Exclusions Screening for Caregivers.
- Participate in preparation of annual Costs Reports, Universal Data Systems (UDS) Reports, Federal Financial Reports (FFR) and others required by federal and other regulatory guidelines.
- Prepare bank deposits.
- Update employee benefit insurance allocation spreadsheets.
- Assist in preparation of annual audit schedules.
- Assist in preparation of quarterly newsletter submissions.
Essential Values-Based, Leadership and Management Competencies:
- Demonstrates values-based competencies in line with the three core values that are the foundation of all activities performed by employees in order to achieve the Mission of St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers.
- Dignity: Demonstrates competence in communication and interpersonal relations.
- Excellence: Demonstrates competence in continuous improvement, continuous learning, accountability, and teamwork. Compassion: Demonstrates competence in teamwork, customer/patient focus and adaptability. Justice: Demonstrates competence in community orientation, stewardship, accountability, continuous learning and improvement.
- Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with complete confidentiality and security.
- Risk Management and Quality Improvement: Cooperates fully in all risk management and quality improvement activities, investigations and audits.
Related Competencies: Language Skills – Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as billing regulations, rulings, correspondence, protocols, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to all team members and levels within the organization.
Reasoning & Mathematical skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands – Repetitive motions and routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, copiers/scanners and filing cabinets. Ability to see, speak, walk, hear, stand, use of hand/fingers to handle or feel; climb stairs, stoop, carry/lifting up to 20 lbs. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. It includes office equipment, such as, phones, computers, and printer/copy machines.
Demonstrate interpersonal/cultural sensitivity and work with a diverse group of individuals.
Human development knowledge/skills:
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the required functions of this job. Must have the ability to adapt to new policies, procedures and processes in order to ensure the organization is able to meet any changing needs in the community.
Additional Requirements: Demonstrate interpersonal/cultural sensitivity and work with a diverse population. Demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
Education:
High School graduate or equivalent.
License/ Certifications:
N/A
Experience:
1 to 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in a medical setting.
At least 1 year of processing payroll preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Highly organized.
Proficiency in computer software programs (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook)
as well as accounting software platforms.
Ability to multi-task in a high-volume environment.
Ability to interface effectively with staff.
Demonstrates the ability to read, write and speak English.
Meticulous attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
Demonstrates interpersonal skills.
