Accounting Clerk

Salary: $18.00 base Hourly

About Company:

McAlester Regional Health Center is a community-focused healthcare organization committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to southeast Oklahoma. With a strong history of service and growth, MRHC is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve while investing in the development of our employees. Guided by values of teamwork, integrity, and excellence, we foster a supportive and inclusive workplace where every team member is valued. At MRHC, employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day while building a rewarding career in healthcare.

About the Role:

The Accounting Clerk plays a critical role in maintaining the financial accuracy and integrity of the organization by managing day-to-day accounting tasks. This position is responsible for processing invoices, reconciling bank statements, and ensuring that accounts payable and receivable are accurately recorded and up to date. The Accounting Clerk supports the finance team by preparing journal entries, managing accruals, and assisting with job costing to provide detailed financial insights. By maintaining organized and accurate financial records, this role helps facilitate smooth audits and financial reporting. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
• Proficient computer skills, including Windows, Word, and Excel.
• Ten-key and typing proficiency required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data management.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year of previous accounts payable processing experience strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures purchase orders and invoices are properly matched in Meditech and verifies all invoices have appropriate approval prior to payment.
• Ensures purchase orders not transferred from the materials management system are matched to invoices and properly approved; inputs invoices into the A/P system for payment.
• Schedules and prints weekly accounts payable checks; copies and attaches checks to invoices for filing; prepares remittance advices and checks for mailing; ensures timely and accurate filing.
• Ensures invoices are coded to the appropriate department expense account, capital account, or prepaid asset account in accordance with hospital guidelines.
• Assists with annual 1099 processing, including verification for compliance with IRS and OTC regulations; compiles 1099 data and submits required reports to the IRS and OESC; distributes 1099 forms to recipients.
• Reviews check registers for items that require reclassification to capital or prepaid accounts.
• Assists with other accounting functions within the department as needed.
• Maintain organized documentation to support financial audits and reporting requirements.

Skills:

Must demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of general accounting principles to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. The ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and communicate effectively with other departments is essential.