Accounting Specialist – New Graduate Opportunity

About the role

Are you graduating with a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field and looking for that first opportunity to put what you learned into practice? Enterhealth is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our team at the Enterhealth Ranch in Van Alstyne. This is an excellent opportunity for a new graduate who wants more than a narrow entry-level accounting role. You'll gain hands-on exposure to multiple areas of business accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing and procurement, collections, vendor management, reconciliations and financial recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Process and track accounts payable and accounts receivable activity.
• Review invoices for accuracy, proper approvals and supporting documentation.
• Assist with coding invoices and expenses to the appropriate accounts or departments.
• Enter and maintain accurate accounting and financial information.
• Coordinate with vendors regarding invoices, payment questions and account discrepancies.
• Support procurement and purchasing for the Ranch, including obtaining information from vendors, processing orders and maintaining purchasing documentation.
• Track purchase orders, invoices, receipts and related records.
• Assist with vendor setup and maintenance.
• Monitor outstanding balances and perform timely, professional collection follow-up.
• Help reconcile invoices, payments, statements and account activity.
• Investigate discrepancies and work with the appropriate departments to resolve them.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper financial records.
• Assist with month-end accounting activities and reporting as assigned.
• Help monitor department spending and purchasing activity.
• Support audits by gathering invoices, receipts, approvals and other financial documentation.
• Work closely with Finance, Operations and department leaders throughout the organization.
• Protect confidential financial, patient and company information.
• Jump in and help with other accounting and business-office projects as you grow in the role.

Who We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field
• Recent graduates are strongly encouraged to apply
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable working with numbers and financial information
• Strong Excel and general computer skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Professional and comfortable communicating with vendors, employees and leadership
• Willingness to ask questions, learn and take ownership of responsibilities
• Previous accounting, internship, bookkeeping, AP/AR or office experience is a plus

Why This Is a Great First Accounting Job

You'll have the opportunity to learn accounting areas including AP, AR, collections, procurement, vendor management, reconciliations and financial controls, gaining exposure to the whole financial picture of a healthcare organization. This experience can create a strong foundation for someone beginning a career in accounting or finance.