The Arc of the Ozarks is hiring: Accounting Assistant in Monett

Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants. Positions starting at $23.00 per hour. The Arc of the Ozarks invites you to join a team of value-driven and independent professionals to support individuals with disabilities and enhance their quality of life.

Location: Monett, MO

What is this job all about?

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Accounting Assistant to join our team and support the Senior Accountant II in overseeing the financial operations of the Individualized Supported Living (ISL) program. In this role, you’ll help manage personal spending, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain budgetary controls for the program’s funds.

Responsibilities

• Recording and reconciling ISL accounting transactions
• Assisting with the development of ISL budgets
• Managing monthly billing for services
• Maintaining and tracking systems for ISL exception reporting
• Ensuring all personal plans are up-to-date and properly filed
• Filing incident reports and tracking monthly manager checklists
• Distributing physician orders to various departments

What do I need to be successful in this position?

• Experience maintaining statistical information preferred
• Associate’s degree in accounting or 1-2 years bookkeeping/accounting experience
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience in accounting software preferred

Here’s a Little More

• Excellent opportunities for growth and promotion within the organization
• Paid initial and ongoing training certifications and professional development opportunities (CPR/First Aid, etc.)
• Potential for annual wage increases
• Retirement Plan – Match up to 4% after one year

Qualifications

Accounting Assistant – Definition

The Accounting Assistant supports the Senior Accountant II in monitoring the personal spending of persons served in the ISL program. Responsibilities include recording and reporting financial transactions, budgetary controls, reviewing and reconciling ISL accounting records, assisting with ISL budget development, completing monthly billing, maintaining tracking systems for ISL exception reporting, tracking personal plans, filing incident reports, and distributing physician orders to relevant departments. The Program Services department supports individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and/or autism spectrum disorders.

Supervision is from the Senior Accountant II. The employee is expected to exercise independent judgment within established policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

Manages ISL accounts, determines fund availability, classifies expenditures, analyzes transactions to resolve budget problems, and provides fund availability analysis on management request. Collects and files receipts; records and tracks funds for specific items/purposes; prepares reviews and documentation for DMH client accounts; attends management team meetings and records minutes; coordinates with the budget coordinator to ensure funding for consumer expenses; monitors client accounts to avoid negative balances. Performs other duties as assigned.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

Audits client records for accuracy and completeness and provides reports to the Senior Accountant II as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work with and respect persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices
• Knowledge of nonprofit financial administration, including budgeting, reporting, and revenues
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing fiscal recordkeeping
• Ability to examine and verify financial documents and reports
• Ability to prepare a variety of reports and analyses
• Maintain knowledge of DMH client account guidelines
• Extensive knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office
• Professional appearance and strong organizational skills
• Pleasant, cooperative, and professional attitude with coworkers
• Ability to follow through, exercise good judgment, and track multiple tasks
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and communicate effectively
• Ability to stand, stoop, lift up to 25 lbs, and push & pull items occasionally

Minimum Experience and Training

• Experience maintaining statistical information preferred
• Associate’s degree in accounting or 1-2 years bookkeeping/accounting experience
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries: Individual and Family Services

For more information or to apply, please contact The Arc of the Ozarks.