Job Description
POSITION TITLE:Accountant I Borland Groover is one of Florida's leading gastroenterology providers.Founded in 1947, our mission is to provide exceptional care and improve the lives of our patients.We value ourselves in delivering quality care (quality), doing the right thing (accountability), caring for our patients (compassion), and taking care of our employees (collaboration).If you love the vision of Borland Groover, and find your values aligning with ours, apply to join our team! POSITION SUMMARY The Accountant I is responsible for general bookkeeping, data entry, and managing Accounts Payable functions.This role also serves as the primary liaison between the Accounts Payable department and the Business Office, ensuring accurate reporting, processing, and execution of patient and vendor refunds.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Utilize NetSuite, NextGen, and various bank platforms to perform daily tasks.Complete high-quality while adhering to strict daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly deadlines.Recording invoices daily or as needed.Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting through weekly, monthly, and quarterly bank account reconciliations.Prepare and issue accurate invoices for intercompany billings.Collaborate with team members to process refunds across all entities.Act as the primary point of contact for employees and patients seeking updates on refund requests and timelines.Manage chargeback disputes for merchant accounts, including investigation, documentation, and resolution.Oversee petty cash distribution for all office locations, including ordering funds from the bank and collecting receipts for reconciliation.Ensure merchant account compliance, including documentation, reporting, and adherence to security standards.Participate in ad hoc projects or assignments as directed by leadership.Perform data entry in Excel and NetSuite.Oversee daily receipt and preparation of bank bags for deposit.Manage the deposit of paper checks into the correct bank accounts and document transactions in NetSuite.Receive, sort, and distribute physical and electronic mail for the Finance department, ensuring all correspondence, invoices, and financial documents were accurately logged, prioritized, and delivered promptly to the appropriate team members to support efficient departmental operations.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Requires access to Protected Health Information (PHI); HIPAA training is required, and full HIPAA compliance is expected.Must adhere to the organization's Code of Conduct.Must participate in Compliance Program Initiatives, including reporting compliance issues.Performs other related duties as assigned.COMPETENCIES Communication - Exhibits active listening and excellent comprehension skills.Clearly and concisely expresses thoughts and ideas in verbal or written form.Maintain an open line of communication with providers, patients, and managers to ensure patient needs are appropriately addressed.Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.Critical Thinking and Problem Solving - The ability to handle complex situations in the workplace and calmly develop creative solutions.Work through challenging situations and follow through to resolution.Anticipate patient needs and manage patient expectations of care delivery.Compassion - Exhibits empathy, a desire to take action to address the patient's needs.Communicate with patients in a warm and sincere manner.Have a strong desire to be of service to others.Time Management - The ability to plan your duties ahead of time and leverage technology to work efficiently.Effectively prioritize tasks and manage workload to ensure completion within appropriate timelines.Collaboration - Exhibiting interpersonal skills, working with others, building trust and communication to cultivate the ideal patient experience.Interact and cooperate with diverse multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of general bookkeeping principles and intercompany accounting.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office Suite with advanced MS Excel capabilities.Proven ability to work effectively as a team member and communicate clearly with coworkers.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong data entry skills with the ability to work at a fast pace while minimizing errors.Demonstrated capability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum of 2 years' experience in bookkeeping and/or healthcare finance.High school diploma required, bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Physical Demands Sitting:Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a