Accounts Assistant- Patient Accounts (FSH)

Job Description:

Accounts Assistant- Patient Accounts (FSH)

Description

Accounts Assistant - Patient Accounts

Job Location:

Fulton State Hospital - Accounting Office

600 East Fifth Street

Fulton, MO 65251

Why you’ll love this position:

Fulton State Hospital is a community of caring, skilled people, partnering with individuals challenged by mental illness to inspire healing and recovery. Through Respect, Encouragement, Compassion, Opportunity, Value, Excellence, and Responsiveness, YOU can contribute to individuals’ recovery and positively impact those you serve by being a team member within our Accounting Department.

What you’ll do:

This position is responsible for maintaining and reconciling consumer and program accounts between the two internal accounting systems. You will log and balance incoming funds, withdrawal funds for consumer and program expenditures, resolve any discrepancies, balance accounts daily and prepare bank deposits. Monitor phone calls from consumers regarding their account balances and will be the backup for the other position within the department, will fill in as needed, as well as maintain the filing and scanning. Attention to detail and accuracy are crucial.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

In addition to the minimum qualifications listed below a successful candidate should have the basic knowledge of research methods related to financial transactions and the ability to identify and resolve transactional issues. Team member should demonstrate excellent communication, planning, organization skills and the ability to problem solve.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have satisfactory performance, no written reprimands within the past 6 months, and no other disciplinary actions during the past 12 months.
• Adheres to the safety and security policies for the hospital.
• Embraces the mission, vision, and values of the hospital and shows respect daily.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in banking, balancing accounts, accounts payable, or similar experiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed)

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .