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Fair Haven Community Health Care Accounts Payable Clerk in New Haven, Connecticut
Fair Haven Community Health Care
FHCHC is a forward-thinking, dynamic, and exciting community health center that provides care for multiple generations at nearly 140,000 office visits in 19 locations. Overseen by a Board of Directors, the majority of whom are patients themselves, we are proud to offer a wide range of primary and specialty care services, as well as evidence-based patient programs to educate patients in healthy lifestyle choices. As we grow and are able to bring high-quality health care to more areas that need access, we continue to put our patients first in everything we do. The mission of FHCHC is “To improve the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high quality, patient-centered care that is culturally responsive.”
For over 50 years, we have been a health care leader in our community focused on providing excellent, affordable primary care to all patients, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Fair Haven is proud to have a diverse and motivated team of professionals who are constantly seeking ways to enhance and improve the health and well-being of all patients. We believe that everyone should have access to high-quality medical and dental care, regardless of ability to pay.
Reporting to the Controller, the accounting Clerk is responsible for providing professional level support to the Finance Department.
Duties and responsibilities
The responsibilities of the accounting clerk include, but are not limited to:
Responsible for assisting the finance manager with accounts payable functions, which include:
data entry
review and verification of purchase orders and invoices
review and approval of employee submitted reimbursement forms
preparation of disbursement vouchers and checks
post automatic banking entries into general ledger from patient revenue receipts and EFT/ACH
disperse Petty Cash requests and enter into general ledger
prepare deposits and post to general ledger all commercial insurance checks and donation checks
count, post, enter into general ledger and deposit with the bank all patient cash deposits
Support in processing bi-weekly payroll, which includes, data entry and adjustments, reviewing reports and payroll submission. Will help run check inquires for manual checks and process off-cycle payroll as needed and partner with HR on inquires to employee timecards entries or changes in employee status/pay.
Assist with payroll tax payments, and 403B payroll file upload
Responsible for receiving and distributing finance department mail
Perform other duties assigned
Qualifications
High Diploma or GED required. Associates degree in finance or related field is preferred. A combination of education and experience may substitute degree requirement.
The ability to maintain strict confidentiality, to be highly organized & detailed oriented is required. Effective communication, excellent interpersonal skills, phone etiquette, oral and written proficiency are also required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial software (MIP/Sage knowledge preferred). Experience with payroll processing systems and payroll processing functions.
Direct Reports
None
OSHA Status
Category III—Low Risk Position
Generally works in an office environment with no exposure to bloodborne pathogens
Physical requirements
Physical Demands: Requires walking, bending, sitting, standing, writing, reading, telephone use, data input into computer, pulling medical records, Mental Demands: Ability to cope with continual changing priorities under potentially stressful conditions. Manual Dexterity Required: Ability to use a keyboard, telephone.
American with Disabilities Requirements:
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.
Fair Haven Community Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FHCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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