Accountant/Fiscal Analyst

  • University of South Carolina
  • Columbia, South Carolina
  • 01/23/2021
Full time

Job Description

The University of South Carolina is seeking an Accountant/Fiscal Analyst with experience in health insurance billing who is interested in a full-time career in an accredited patient-centered medical home within a college health environment. The University of South Carolina's Student Health Services provides care through a care-team model with nurses, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered dietitians, counseling, social workers, psychiatrists, and other allied health professionals, and employs approximately 200 staff members with an annual operating budget of more than $16,000,000.

This role performs professional duties related to accounting functions within Financial Services of Student Health Services. Analyzes, prepares and distributes various reports and financial statements on accounts for internal and external use. Ensures the accurate documentation of all financial transactions. Prepares and assists in the preparation of invoices, vouchers, journal entries, bank deposits, budget requests, projections, receipts and summary reports. Reviews and reconciles accounts for correct posting and accounting of transactions. Monitors account status to ensure timely transaction processing. Responsible for processing Accounts Receivable to include posting transactions to various accounts, depositing checks received from various state agencies and programs, as well as third party payers. Assists professional staff in implementing financial procedural changes; confers with internal and external agency financial officials about procedures and records. Interprets accounting system policies, procedures, and forms. Hours generally are Monday thru Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm (9:00am - 6:00pm). However you may be asked to work some evenings and weekends and during peak periods of high patient volume.



Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and 1 year professional accounting experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiar with and able to apply basic accounting principles and critical thinking. Experience with direct and indirect customer service. Working knowledge of general office software applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Prefer experience with billing software and PeopleSoft (or similar system). Experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial reporting is preferred. Prefer experience with university accounting systems, policies, and procedures.

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