STAFF ACCOUNTANT / 340B CLAIMS ANALYST

Job DetailsJob Location: Chicago, IL 60608Salary Range: $26.00 - $28.00 HourlySUMMARY: The Staff Accountant/340 B Claims Analyst is an entry level position performing a variety of accounting and financial duties.  The position will be responsible for a variety of accounting tasks including, but not limited to,maintaining updated financial and vendor records, reconciling bank statements, filing, cash receipts, disbursements, expenses, 340B contract pharmacy claims submission to designated portals, and preparing reports.  The position will help ensure that the accounting functions are done accurately and effectively, following all accounting procedures. The individual must be well organized, methodical, and knowledgeable of basic accounting principles. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This is an on-site, in person position. Assists with disbursement of vendor payments and employee reimbursements. Assists with Payroll processing, including following up with supervisors regarding time-sheet deficiencies and sending timesheet approval reminders. Classify expenses charged to company credit and debit cards and collect appropriate supporting documents to substantiate classification of expense. Reconcile monthly bank statements to the general ledger. Assist with preparing, gathering, and processing of supporting documentation for expenses. Process financial transactions using accounting software ensuring appropriate debits and credits are applied to appropriate accounts. Produces a variety of reports using data gathered from accounting software and/or other systems utilized by the organization. Check for accuracy in reports, figures and postings and identify variances. Assists with the investigation of variances and discrepancies in financial statements, bank statements, other financial records. Assists with cash counts and the daily, weekly, and monthly balancing of cash receipts. Accesses designated portals to download & upload reports and contract pharmacy claims. Monitor contract pharmacy purchases using various portals and utilize data to record expenses and payments associated  to those purchases. Files and maintains financial records and other supporting documentation. Accesses giving/donation portal to compile donor and payment information. Other related duties as assigned.   SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  None   KEY INTERRELATIONSHIPS: Finance Department Development Department Executive Management Team Program Managers / Coordinators   WORKING CONDITIONS: OSHA Category 3 – Involves no regular exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, and tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues are not a condition of employment. Benefits:  Full-Time Benefits: Paid Time off (Vacation, Paid Sick Leave and Paid Leave) Full Health Benefits (Medical , Dental , Vision, Disability, Life Insurance. ) 403B Retirement Plan. QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: Education: Associates degree in Accounting, or a combination of education and related work experience Licensure: Pharmacy Technician certification a plus   Experience: A minimum of one year of accounting experience or one year experience working as a Pharmacy Technician or performing accounting function for a pharmacy, preferred.   Special Training: Experience with Sage Intacct accounting software desired; intermediate to advanced Excel skills strongly preferred;   Demonstrated Competencies: Beginner to intermediate knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping practices, intermediate knowledge of computer accounting software as well as Microsoft Excel spreadsheet applications.  Work with numbers, paying close attention to accuracy and detail.  Able to read, understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions; communicate clearly in an oral and written manner; function as a member of a multi disciplinary team; maintain a regular and predictable work schedule; strict confidentiality of patient and agency information.  Strong organizational skills.