Accounting Clerk

The Cancer Center of Kansas (CCK) is seeking a full-time, on-site Accounting Clerk to join our team in our Wichita, KS offices. The typical work week is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM with no major holidays, no on-call and no weekends.

As part of The US Oncology Network and with over 40 years being established in Kansas, CCK delivers quality, personalized cancer care to communities across the state. Our physicians and staff treat patients in over 18 locations throughout the state. Our management and physician teams continue to be recognized in our communities for Excellence in Healthcare! With our mission in mind, we value each and every employee for their life-saving expertise and the role they play in making our patients' lives as easy and comfortable as possible. Our employees are our most valuable resource. They help us create and continue to deliver on our mission. In CCK's partnership with the US Oncology Network, one of the nation's largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America and supported by McKesson Corporation, we are able to extend an extremely competitive offering of benefits to employees, including:

• Medical Health Care

• Dental Care

• Vision Plan

• 401-K with a matching component

• Life Insurance

• Short-term and Long-term disability

• FSA and HSA

• Legal Insurance

• Competitive Paid Time Off Plan

• Wellness & Perks Programs

What does this position entail?

Under general supervision, prepares, processes, and supports accounting activity as assigned for preparation of monthly financial statements. Assists with posting and processing accounting transactions. Directly reports to and collaborates with the practice Controller. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position are:

• Assists in preparation of monthly financial reports.

• Assists in balancing ledgers.

• Sorts, codes, alphabetizes, verifies bills, charge slips, receipts and invoices.

• Assists with review and distribution of monthly statements.

• Assists with monthly closing process through preparation of journal entries, account analysis, preparation of bank reconciliations and creation of supporting documentation.

• Assists with the coordination and processing of A/P and payroll for assigned area. Verifies, processes, and maintains all required information by scheduled deadlines and supports actions with appropriate documentation.

• Works closely with practice management to provide assistance as directed.

• Responsible for coding invoices into the standard chart of accounts.

• Reviews payments to ensure that proper authorization and documentation of receipt are obtained.

• Maintains required records, reports, and files.

• Prepares and mails invoices.

• Assists in preparing financial reports.

• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with managers and members of other departments.

• Maintains strict confidentiality of practice and/or patient information.

• Attends required, applicable meetings.

• Remains current on all compliance requirements.

• Ensures all applicable policies and procedures of the company and Network are followed.

• Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate for the position will have the following qualifications:

Education and or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum two to five years of medical office and/or bookkeeping experience.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and vision correctable to 20/20. Requires occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is typical of an office setting.