AccuCare Home Health Care of St. Louis is hiring: Accounting Specialist in St. L

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Base pay range

$53,000.00/yr - $58,000.00/yr

AccuCare Home Health Care of St. Louis has been serving the St. Louis area for over 30 years. We have a wonderful team of friendly and supportive employees, many of whom have been with the company for years. Our core values are aligned with the H.E.A.R.T. - in always being helpful, excellent, accountable, respectful and trustworthy. Our purpose is to always be present, educate, and elevate within our circle of influence. Together we continue to offer our clients the dignity, respect and peace of mind that we all want for our own aging family members.

Position Overview:

Position Summary We are seeking an Accounting Specialist responsible for managing weekly payroll and billing functions with accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. This role works in close partnership with the Sr. Accountant to ensure financial integrity, streamlined processes, and strong internal controls. The Accounting Specialist also collaborates with HR, Scheduling, and Operations to keep payroll and billing records aligned and transparent.

Key Responsibilities

• Core Accounting Duties: Manage all Home Health and Event invoicing and billing processes; Oversee Accounts Receivable, ensuring timely and accurate collections; Prepare and approve invoices related to special events and services; Enter and report payroll data, including commissions, advances, up-pays, and referral bonuses; Conduct journal entries and reclassify transactions as needed; Reconcile monthly accounts to ensure financial accuracy and integrity; Analyze financial statements and identify variances or trends; Monitor and manage daily bank deposits, checks, and ACH transactions; Approve Accounts Payable invoices and coordinate with relevant internal departments; Oversee petty cash activity and maintain proper documentation and controls
• Billing & Accounts Receivable: Prepare and issue weekly client invoices based on approved service hours; Verify billing accuracy by reconciling schedules, timesheets, and service agreements; Post client payments and update accounts receivable records; Monitor outstanding balances, support collections, and communicate with clients when needed
• Partnership with Sr. Accountant: Collaborate on payroll and billing reconciliations to support monthly close; Assist in preparing financial reports and supporting documentation; Partner on process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency
• General Accounting Support: Maintain confidentiality of payroll and billing data; Assist with special projects and ad hoc reporting; Provide backup support for other accounting functions as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (with at least 2 years in a mid- to large-sized organization) or 5+ years of progressive accounting experience (including budgeting responsibilities)
• Advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial modeling)
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Experience with accounting software and reporting tools such as QuickBooks and ADP

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Health and Human Services