Integritus Healthcare Looking for Bookkeeper at Northampton, MA Full Time

The primary purpose of this position is to perform assigned administrative duties in accordance with established procedures, and as directed by your supervisor, to assure that a successful, viable, administrative program is maintained at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Type, file and distribute correspondence as directed.
• Sort, distribute, and route incoming mail to appropriate residents, departments, and/or personnel in absence of receptionist.
• In absence of receptionist, answer telephones, greet visitors, deliver messages, etc. as directed.
• Receive payments on accounts and issue/mail receipts as necessary.
• Post daily journal and payments as necessary/required.
• Write and receive charges according to predetermined classifications.
• Balance daily receipts, complete necessary forms, and submit cash and balance sheets to accounting personnel as required.
• Post current charges to proper account ledgers and balance ledgers as required.
• Prepare and mail statements in accordance with established billing procedures.
• Prepare accounts-receivable reports and refer delinquent accounts to credit department as necessary/directed.
• Prepare vouchers, check invoices, post accounts-payable, etc., as directed.
• Maintain file on invoices, paid vouchers, cancelled checks, etc., as directed.
• Assist in the establishment and maintenance of an adequate accounting system that reflects the operating cost of the facility.
• Maintain files and other records as directed.
• Prepare/mail statements, letters, and/or other correspondence to residents, guardians, etc., as necessary.
• Arrange for meetings, conferences, etc., as directed.

Job Requirements:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma.
• Must be able to type a minimum of 50 words per minute, use a 10-key calculator and have a working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of medical terminology.
• Must possess the ability to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must possess the ability to minimize waste of supplies, misuse of equipment, etc.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as to be willing to handle residents, staff and visitors based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.