Accounting Assistant (FT) Job at Link Associates

Link Associates West Des Moines, IA 50266

POSITION SUMMARY:
Perform general accounting support functions, including but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, billing and SSI for Persons served. Assist with systems management, data entry, maintenance of spreadsheets, calculating and checking toensure accuracy of records, managing petty cash.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Responsible for preparation and verification of bank deposit transactions.
  • Prepare all invoices for payments and renders checks for payment.
  • Submit invoices and oversee the collection of accounts receivable for contracts, rental properties, and respite services
  • Assist with monthly billing and reconciliation, payroll, benefits and employee time tracking.
  • Coordination of benefits and services for persons served for vocational programs.
  • Ensures payments by verifying accuracy of Medicaid coding and bill funders by inputting billing information to database; initiating electronic transmissions.
  • Resolves disputed claims by gathering, verifying, and providing additional information; following-up on claims.
  • Resolves discrepancies by examining and evaluating data; selecting corrective steps.
  • Prepares monthly reports of billing by summarizing billings, adjustments, and revenues received.
  • Maintains accounting records by making copies; filing documents.
  • Reconciles bank statements by comparing statements with general ledger.
  • Maintains accounting databases by entering data into the computer; processing backups.
  • Verifies financial reports by running performance analysis software program.
  • Assist with financial reporting and analysis and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:·
  • High School diploma with one (1) year related successful work experience. Experience in excel preferred. Exceptions must receive prior approval from the Executive Director.
  • Must meet agency policy on transportation and background checks.
  • Possess ability to work on a daily basis utilizing standard office equipment.



About Link Associates:

Link Associates is a community based non-profit organization that provides services for more than 600 individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families since 1953. Services offered by more than 300 employees support a full integration into the greater Des Moines community. Every person served by Link Associates has the primary diagnosis of intellectual disability and frequently other intellectual and physical conditions as well. Although other organizations serve people with intellectual disabilities, Link Associates provides a full range of services. People with intellectual disabilities attend school, go to work, participate in leisure opportunities and shop along with the rest of the community. However, people with intellectual disabilities and their families face exceptional challenges in maintaining support,, especially when they become adults. Adults with intellectual disabilities are often overlooked as it is more difficult to appeal to public support when they physically change from children to adults. Link Associates recognizes the unique services needs by offering residential, day habilitation, community employment, transportation, case management, and leisure services. When combined, these services meet the full spectrum of life-long needs as well as the needs of their family.




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