Accounting Clerk - M-F 8a-430p
Hardin Medical Center - Savannah, TN
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DescriptionJOB SUMMARY The Accounting Clerk provides clerical support necessary to accounting and accounts payable responsibilities of HMC. Reporting Structure: Reports to the CFO and/or ControllerMINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSEducationHigh School Diploma or GED Equivalent Some business accounting training preferred. Work ExperienceThree (3) years clerical experience required.License/Certification: N/ACORE COMPETENCIES Mission, Vision Core Values/Standards of ConductSafetyQualityFlexibilityCustomer ServiceDiversity and InclusionFinance JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES Skills Computer Skills: Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and other required HMC software/hardware.KnowledgeKnowledge of GAAP concepts and standards required Knowledge of hospital standards.Knowledge of general ledger and accounts payable processes, 1099 rules, and purchase order processing.Ability Ability to work with numbers and detail, and good organizational skills. Must be able to work with people in a positive and professional manner.Behavior Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of HMC. Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization. Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention. Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and regulatory agency standards such as CMS, DNV, TJC and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice. Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities. Maintains compliance with organization''s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional plies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPerforms general accounting functions and other related duties in daily administration of accounting department. May also include grants accounting. Perform daily upload and reconciliation of transactions from clinical system to general ledger system.Assist in bank reconciliation daily/monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses questions and problems from banking institutions. Maintains accounting records for fixed assets. Receives, stamps and sorts incoming mail and separates invoices into batch categories and distributes to department heads for appropriate approval. Receives and organizes statements from vendors; Communicate with vendors that may need W-9s or other HMC document for transaction processing.Makes calls to vendors to clarify any questionable invoice items, prices, or receiving signatures; calls department for proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments.Enters invoices and POs on a daily basis into the information system after approval from appropriate department head or administrator.Takes phone calls and answers any questions from departments or vendors in regards to invoice payments.Scans, sorts and organizes accounting records.Performs other related duties as required. OTHER DUTIES Performs other related tasks as may be assigned by the Supervisor, Invoice Processing.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. 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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Must be able to see with corrective eye wearMust be able to hear clearly with assistanceMay be exposed to infectious and contagious diseasesMay be in contact with patients under a variety of circumstancesAble to handle emergency or crisis situationsMay be occasionally subject to irregular work hoursMay be required to wear protective equipment as necessaryAbility to pass all required health and other screening tests including random and reasonable suspicion drug screens. PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTSActivityOccasionally (1-33%)Frequently (34% to 66%)Continuously (67% to 100%)SittingXWalkingXStandingXBendingXSquattingXClimbingXKneelingXTwistingXLiftingXCarryingXPushingX
Created: 2025-11-15