Bookkeeper / Payroll Specialist

National HealthCare - Osage Beach, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Osage Beach, MO

51-100 employees

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Bookkeeper / Payroll Specialist at Osage Beach Rehabilitation and HealthCare Center is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely processing of accounting transactions. This role is crucial for safeguarding the facility's assets and supporting the overall financial health of the organization. The position requires a detail-oriented individual who can work under pressure while contributing to a positive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate daily census record.
• Accumulate and price all charges for supplies and services.
• Classify all charges between distinct service areas.
• Record charges for processing in an automated accounts receivable system.
• Bill accurately and timely all parties for the services rendered.
• Assist the administrator in collection of accounts receivable, understanding reimbursement procedures including state and federal contracts.
• Maintain files and documentation on the status of all outstanding accounts receivable.
• Safeguard all cash transactions and deposit all cash receipts intact each day after reconciling money to the original documentation.
• Maintain petty cash funds and record cash receipts for processing in an automated accounts receivable system.
• Classify and record all disbursements for entry to general ledger and ensure proper authorization for all disbursements.
• Assist administrator to ensure timely payments which maximize cash management.
• Maintain accurate checkbook balance including reconciling book to bank balance at least monthly and report weekly cash transactions.
• Match categories of revenue to expense classification exercising consistent and specific judgment.
• Maintain current aging of accounts payable and verify liability for invoices recorded and paid.
• Maintain, record and document transactions for personnel and payroll systems.
• Submit personnel action forms after proper authorization, maintaining historical records in personnel file.
• Verify and record time and benefits to be paid to each employee and submit for payment biweekly.
• Maintain all personnel and payroll reports and records in an organized and confidential manner.
• Make timely payments for amounts withheld from employee's wages.
• Account for all transactions in Patient Trust Fund.
• Follow all company and facility policies and procedures and meet all reporting requirements and deadlines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and formal classroom bookkeeping education or two years bookkeeping experience.
• Associates Degree in Accounting, Business, or relevant field (Preferred).
• Proficiency in writing and mathematical skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure with deadlines and interruptions.
• Good communication and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Caring and passionate with the ability to communicate well with patients and their families.

Nice-to-haves

• Training - CNA/Nurse Assistant

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Stock options
• Tuition reimbursement for advancement for you and your immediate family.