Accounting Technician at Wasatch Behavioral Health Full Time
Job Summary
Join Wasatch Behavioral Health and make a meaningful impact in your community as an Accounting Technician at our Westpark Family Clinic in Provo! This role offers a competitive wage of $19.14$26.81/hour and plays a key part in keeping our financial operations running smoothly. Youll guide day-to-day accounting processes support clinic teams with accurate financial reporting and help ensure compliance across accounts payable receivable and related fiscal procedures. If you thrive in a detail-oriented environment and enjoy helping others understand financial processes this role hits that sweet spot between leadership and hands-on accounting support.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM5:00 PM
Compensation: $19.14$26.81 DOE and Education
Benefits
- Utah Retirement Systems (Pension & 401(k) options)
- Public Employees Health Plan (PEHP) Medical & Dental Insurance
- Vision Benefits Plan
- Employer-Provided Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 12 Paid Annual Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Scheduled Annual Pay Increases
About Us: Wasatch Behavioral Health
Wasatch Behavioral Health is a local government agency dedicated to providing compassionate accessible mental health and substance-use services. We value collaboration innovation empathy and creating a workplace where both clients and employees can thrive.
What Youll Do as an Accounting Tech
- Process and monitor accounts payable: receive vouchers verify coding accuracy prepare payment batches and run EFTs/checks
- Maintain vendor records reconcile statements research unpaid items and collaborate with staff or vendors to resolve errors.
- Handle accounts receivable tasks including receipting funds reconciling deposits preparing daily bank deposits and maintaining tracking spreadsheets.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities: data entry reconciliations and required reporting.
- Assist with specialized financial tasks such as 1099 generation Medicaid cost report support petty cash audits and maintaining credit card transaction logs.
- Provide ongoing training to employees on correct accounting forms coding receipting and documentation requirements.
- Maintain orderly and compliant financial files; assist auditors by retrieving documentation and preparing requested reports.
- Perform administrative duties attend meetings and assist with special financial projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- One to two years of college-level coursework in accounting bookkeeping or a related field preferred
- One to two years of bookkeeping or accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles bookkeeping practices and AP/AR processes.
- Familiarity with Medicaid/Medicare or medical billing environments is a plus.
- Proficiency in MS Word Excel data entry and accounting software; ability to work accurately with numbers and deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to train staff collaborate across teams and problem-solve with vendors and employees.
- High attention to detail strong organizational skills and comfort working in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive tasks.
- Typing and computer proficiency required.
Apply Today
Ready to make a real impact Submit your application today and take the next step toward a career that truly changes lives. Were excited to meet you and cheer you on as you grow with our team!
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About Company
Offering a full array of mental health and substance use services, including: Crisis Services, Therapy, Psychiatry/Medication Management, Case Management, and Counseling.