The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the day-to-day functions of the facility in accordance with current acceptable accounting and cost reimbursement principles relating to the long-term care operation, and as may be directed by the Administrator.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in implementing the day-to-day functions of the accounting department.
• Process and verify payment of invoices on a timely basis.
• Verify invoices received and forward invoices to the home office.
• Prepare invoices for keypunching.
• Verify voucher reports, remittance advices, checks, and journals for the accuracy of each report.
• Communicate with supplier/vendors concerning errors or questions or invoices.
• Prepare monthly totals of open invoices, accounts payable, cash disbursements, etc., as may be directed.
• Record payments received to appropriate cash receipt journal.
• Post payments received to appropriate resident account.
• Process and post daily charge slips to resident accounts.
• Verify accuracy of daily deposit slips, debits, credits, etc., issued to each resident.
• Prepare and mail statements.
• Assist in reconciling bank statements as directed.
• Assist in preparing financial and statistical reports as directed.
• Monitor and collect accounts receivables. Report delinquent accounts to the Accountant/Administrator.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements to include preparing monthly balance sheet, income and expense reports, etc., as required.
• Process and document all payments, including those from residents, Medicare, Medicaid, and Insurance Companies.
• Generate and review Accounts Receivable reports. Notify financial guarantors of late or problem payments.
• Generate manual bills for private payments between billing cycles. Management of A/R collections in
• consultation with the Administrator.
• Perform month-end closing procedures, proving cash and census information, and generating pre-close reports, meeting BHCS Fiscal deadlines.

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have, as a minimum, 5 years’ experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must possess the ability to examine and verify financial documents and reports.
• Must be able to prepare financial and other records in a systematic, neat, and legible manner.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, & be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.

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