What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant position at THE ARC OF THE OZARKS?
Job Details
Description
Positions starting at $24.00 per hour!
Are you interested in joining a rewarding non-profit career field with opportunities to make a difference in your community? The Arc invites you to join our team of value-driven and independent professionals. Help us fulfill our mission to support individuals with disabilities in enhancing the quality of their lives!
Bring Your Experience to The Arc! Experience-based wages are available for those whose background is above and beyond the position's requirements.
What is this job all about?
We’re on the lookout 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 vital role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact by helping manage personal spending, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain budgetary controls for the program’s funds.
If we didn’t get your attention yet - The Arc of the Ozarks also offers competitive pay and benefits.
What will my day-to-day responsibilities look like?
You’ll be a key player in a Program Services department that supports individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and/or autism spectrum disorders. While this isn’t a direct client-facing position, it’s crucial to understand and be responsive to the unique needs of these individuals, who may face challenges such as impulsive behaviors, poor decision-making, and medical complications.
As an Accounting Assistant, you’ll be responsible for:
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Recording and reconciling ISL accounting transactions
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Assisting with the development of ISL budgets
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Managing monthly billing for services
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Maintaining and tracking systems for ISL exception reporting
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Ensuring all personal plans are up-to-date and properly filed
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Filing incident reports and tracking monthly manager checklists
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Distributing physician orders to various departments
If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and help support meaningful outcomes for individuals in the ISL program, we want to hear from you!
What do I need to be successful in this position?
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Experience maintaining statistical information preferred.
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Associate’s degree in accounting or 1-2 years Bookkeeping/Accounting Experience.
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Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office.
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Experience in accounting software preferred.
Here’s a little more:
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Excellent opportunities for growth and promotion within the organization.
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Setup for success with paid initial and ongoing training certifications and Professional Development Opportunities (CPR/ First Aid, etc.)
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Potential for annual wage increases.
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Retirement Plan – Match up to 4% after one year.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in individual's lives, click on the link and apply now to join our team!
Looking for more information?
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Give us a call at 417-771-3700
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Ask for the Talent Acquisition Team
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Send us an Email at Jobs@thearcoftheozarks.org
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Qualifications
Accounting Assistant
Definition
The Accounting Assistant position is responsible for assisting the Senior Accountant II in monitoring the personal spending of persons served in the program including all expenses in the Individualized Supported Living (ISL) program.
Work involves responsibility for accounting work in the recording and reporting of financial transactions and budgetary controls for assigned funds; reviewing and reconciling ISL accounting records, assisting with ISL budget development, completion of monthly billing for services, and maintaining tracking systems for ISL exception reporting, tracking personal plans ensuring current copy is on file, File incident reports, Track & file monthly manager check lists, distribute physician orders to the various departments.
The Program Services department supports individuals who have Developmental Disabilities, Mental Illness, and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders. These individuals have some form of Intellectual Disability/Developmental Disability as well as a Psychiatric/Behavioral Diagnosis/Medical Diagnosis. These individuals are prone to poor social, communication & academic skills, exhibiting impulsive behaviors, poor decision making, verbal/physical aggression and complications from physical/medical condition. While this is not a direct client service position it is important for the person in this position to be familiar with the support needs of the individuals served.
Supervision is received from the Senior Accountant II. However, the employee is expected to exercise independent judgment and initiative within the limit of established policies and procedures.
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Essential Job Functions |
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Mission and Core Values |
Serves as an ambassador of the mission, purpose, and Core Values of The Arc of the Ozarks |
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Represents The Arc of the Ozarks when communicating with multiple outside vendors, providers, and state agencies |
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Essential Job Tasks |
Manages the ISL accounts, determines if funds are available and expenditures are properly classified; researches and analyzes transactions to resolve budget problems; provides analysis of available funds for clients at management request. |
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Collects and files receipts for each transaction in accordance with DMH & Arc guidelines. |
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Responsible for recording/tracking funds for specific items/purposes (NAFS). Prepare needed reviews and documentation for DMH client accounts. |
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Attends and records and minutes from management team meetings. |
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Coordinates with the budget coordinator to ensure funding is sufficient for consumer expenses. |
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Actively engaged in monitoring client accounts available funds, communicating with necessary persons to resolve potential funding issues. Ensures that client accounts do not go negative. |
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Performs other duties as assigned |
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Quality Assurance and Compliance |
Audits client records to ensure that information is accurate and up to date. Provides reports to the Senior Accountant II on information needed in files. |
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
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Ability to work with and respect persons with intellectual challenges / developmental disabilities. Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices. Knowledge of non-profit 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 Department of Mental Health (DMH) client account guidelines. Extensive knowledge of computers (Windows, Microsoft Office) Professional appearance: grooming and dress consistent with professional image. Excellent organizational skills. Pleasant, Cooperative, & Professional attitude with co-workers. Ability to follow through on work assignments. Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion. Ability to track multiple tasks effectively. Ability to operate adding machine, copier computer, scanner, fax machine, and other standard office equipment Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to stand, stoop, lift up to 25 lbs., and push & pull items on an infrequent basis. |
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Minimum Experience and Training Qualifications |
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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 |
Salary : $24
