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Assistant Accountant-Billing

UnityPoint Health
$18.34/Hr.-$27.52/Hr.
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Iowa, West Des Moines
4949 Westown Parkway (Show on map)
Mar 03, 2025
Area of Interest: Business Professionals FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 Department: Central Accounting Shift: Days, flexible start time Job ID: 161355 UnityPoint Health Information Why UnityPoint Health? Commitment to our Team - We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally. You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind. We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected. Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org What are team member vaccine requirements? As part of keeping our communities safe and healthy, all team members must be vaccinated for influenza and Tdap, provide proof of immunity to MMR and varicella, and be tested for tuberculosis. New hires must submit proof of vaccination or an approved exemption to begin work. If you have questions, please contact a recruiter or ask at any time during the interview process. UPH strongly recommends that all team members receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine, and at this time, UnityPoint Health - Meriter requires Covid-19 vaccination or an approved exemption Overview Assistant Accountant - Billing Remote, with ability to work on-site if desired Days, full-time (flexible start time) Responsible for financial record keeping to support accounting operations. All Assistant Accountants will perform accounting support and project management functions. Billing and accounts receivable functions will be segregated between Assistant Accountants. Responsibilities Billing Prepare and record monthly billings and invoices to external facilities received through electronic workflow or recurring amounts following month-end deadlines. Assist with the management of customer database by requesting changes to existing customers or addition of new customers as needed. Review and prepare invoices and statements for mailing. Communicate with customers regarding invoice discrepancies. Accounting Support Prepare and document monthly general journal entries to reflect proper account balances at month end. Maintains and expands knowledge of general ledger and all systems which interface with the general ledger. Assist with internal and external audits by answering questions and providing supporting documentation. Responsive to questions and inquiries demonstrating excellent customer service. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma Experience: General bookkeeping License(s)/Certification(s): Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Proficient with Microsoft Office applications. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work as team member, creating and maintaining effective working relationships. Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures