Accounting Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide general administrative office duties and provide accounts payable filing, data entry and overall support to the Finance Department of WestCare Foundation. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain the accounts payable files ensuring theyre filed timely and correctly
• Scan and/or copy supporting documents from the accounts payable files for the accountants and bookkeepers throughout the month
• Receive and distribute mail daily, as needed
• Clear checks daily
• Prepare and make bank deposits, as needed
• Maintain and order adequate supplies for the Finance Department
• Assist with audit requests for copies of supporting documents
• Maintain and request boxes from storage, as needed
• Create and maintain spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel
• Prepare reports, as needed
• Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• 10-key by touch
• Ability to perform job functions as part of a team
• Basic accounting and bookkeeping skills
• Must be computer literate familiar with Microsoft Office products
• Proficiency with Excel is a plus
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
• Ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft Word program formats or the ability to learn.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Must be sensitive to populations served.
• Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a criminal background clearance
• Valid drivers license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required; and
• During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• Not applicable for this position

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is primarily in a professional, business office setting.