Bookkeeper - Fathers and Families Center
Eskenazi Health

Division:Eskenazi Health

Sub-Division:FQHC

Req ID:21438

Schedule:Full Time

Shift:Days

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Job Role Summary

The mission of Fathers and Families Center (FFC) is "To build a noble legacy of fatherhood - assisting fathers in achieving self-sufficiency and in strengthening families to improve the life chances of children." We accomplish this by working with fathers and their families to help them to be better partners, providers and parents.

Reporting to the Controller the Bookkeeper will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day accounting activities of the organization including accounts payable and receivable (AP/AR), cash and general ledger (GL) account reconciliation, and providing administrative support to the Controller and Vice-Presidents.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Accounts Payable:
• Timely and accurate processing of AP invoices into GL system.
• Ensure expenses are accurately coded according to budget and funding source allocation.
• Process invoice for payment.
• Reconcile vendor accounts as needed.
• Maintain accurate vendor information.

Accounts Receivable:
• Monitor and accurately record accounts receivable transactions into GL.
• Research and resolve any discrepancies.
• Maintain monthly AR aging report.

Bank Reconciliation:
• Regularly reconcile bank statements and corporate Credit Card accounts.
• Maintain supporting documents (PO, Invoice, Check Request etc.) for expenses.

Job Requirements

• Three to four years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or bookkeeping, or
• Associate's degree from an accredited school in the areas accounting, business administration or related area with two years experience.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Working knowledge with accounting software, with Sage Intact experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail
• Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the point made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop an evaluation option and implement solutions.
• Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana's best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute, Eskenazi Health's programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city's primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.

Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis