Junior Accountant

Job Description – Junior Accountant

The Junior Accountant is responsible for maintaining and processing all Accounts Payable (A/P) records, assisting with Accounts Receivable (A/R) activities, and providing financial and programmatic support to the Controller and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This role is accountable for accurate handling of records, invoices, and A/P checks.

The position requires frequent interaction with Finance leadership, department staff, and external agencies and auditors. The Junior Accountant supports financial strategies and organizational objectives while upholding Premier Community Health Care Group’s mission, vision, and core values.

• Input and post approved invoices into the computerized Accounts Payable system
• Maintain accurate vendor records within the Accounts Payable system
• Prepare and mail checks to care team members, vendors, and consultants
• Ensure Accounts Payable reports are properly maintained, scanned, and retained for audit purposes
• Assist with general ledger maintenance, including file organization and account reconciliation
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and analysis
• Assist with annual audits and external financial reporting as needed
• Assist with monthly EPIC Accounts Receivable reconciliation
• Support weekly and monthly donation reporting, including cash receipts, donor letters, and general ledger coding of pledges and grants
• Assist with daily cash reporting and EPIC cash reports
• Protect organizational integrity by maintaining strict confidentiality of financial and employee information
• Ensure HIPAA compliance at all times
• Communicate with care team members when issues arise that may impact operations
• Support community give-back initiatives and advocate for Premier’s mission
• Adhere to Premier’s core values to provide best-in-class service
• Participate in departmental goals and Quality Improvement / Quality Assurance (QI/QA) activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

• General understanding of accounting principles
• Ability to apply basic mathematical skills accurately
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Professional demeanor with a positive, collaborative attitude
• Strong work ethic, integrity, and ethical judgment
• Excellent customer service skills with empathy and professionalism
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, across multiple levels of the organization
• Excellent grammar, spelling, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to confidentiality and Premier’s mission and values

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Two (2) years of accounting or finance experience preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain annual compliance training throughout employment

• Ability to lift 20 lbs. regularly and 30–50 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to sit for extended periods
• Direct exposure to computer screens
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks
  
  Possible exposure to contagious or infectious diseases