Job Description

Accounting Assistant
Location: St. Louis, MO 63119
Duration : Contract 12+ months

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Education/Experience - Educational requirements include a High School Diploma.
Associate Degree in Accounting is helpful
· Two years of accounting-related experience is required, and prior healthcare
accounting experience is preferred.
· A/R & A/P experience in a medical environment is strongly preferred.
· Intermediate, current skills in Excel are required to effectively perform this role.
Recent experience using pivot tables and formulas is required; candidates may be
asked to demonstrate Excel skills during the interview process.
· Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co[1]workers and clients
· Skilled in problem resolution; recommends suggestions to increase accuracy
and/or efficiency
· Detail-oriented with ability to focus for extended periods
· Ability to work independently, seeking supervision as needed
· Ability to communicate professionally, clearly and effectively, verbally and in
writing
· Ability to have superior attendance to effectively fulfill all functions of the position
· Ability to independently follow through on assigned tasks, without prompting
· Ability to prioritize effectively
· Ability to multitask


Requirements:
- Communicates by way of the telephone with participants, customers,
vendors and staff
- Operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a
calculator, copy machine, fax machine and office printer
- Remains stationary for extended periods of time
- Occasionally exerts up to 20 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or move
objects
- Visual acuity to perform activities such as identifying, inputting and
analyzing data on a computer terminal and/or in hard copy
- Frequent, repetitive use of hands/fingers entering information on a
keyboard
- Occasional reaching to retrieve shelved items
Work Environment:
· No substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions is expected
· Moderate pressure to meet scheduled appointments and deadlines
Employment Type: Contractor
Salary: $ 20.00 Per Hour

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Hourly pay, Contract work, For contractors,

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