Accounting Clerk - Healthcare Facility

Responsibilities Accounting Clerk Opportunity

St Simons By-the-Sea is a 101-bed behavioral health hospital specializing in psychiatric care and addiction treatment for both adults and adolescents. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based services in a supportive and collaborative environment where every staff member plays a vital role in changing lives.

With a strong commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate care, we provide patients with the tools and support they need to achieve lasting recovery. Our programs are designed to address the unique needs of each individual, creating meaningful opportunities for progress, healing, and long-term success.

Nestled on the picturesque shores of St Simons Island, Georgia, our facility offers a serene coastal setting that promotes privacy, comfort, and focus. This peaceful environment not only enhances the patient experience but also creates a truly rewarding workplace for professionals seeking purpose-driven careers.

Conveniently located within driving distance of Jacksonville, Florida, Savannah, Georgia, and surrounding communities through South Georgia and North Florida, St Simons By-the-Sea combines accessibility with a tranquil atmosphere—making it an ideal place to grow your career while making a lasting impact.

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As an Accounting Clerk, you’ll support the accounting team with processing transactions, maintaining organized records, and assisting with reporting. This position offers hands‑on experience in a detail-focused environment and the opportunity to build practical accounting skills while working closely with a collaborative team.

• Take ownership of the payroll process by reviewing timecards for accuracy and approvals, and ensuring smooth, on‑time bi‑weekly payroll processing
• Serve as a go‑to resource for employees by resolving payroll questions and helping ensure compliance with company policies and regulations
• Keep financial operations running efficiently by organizing purchase requests and processing accounts payable items accurately and on schedule
• Manage weekly check runs, including preparing, printing, and distributing accounts payable and payroll checks
• Support annual audits by gathering key documentation, tracking requests, and helping resolve discrepancies

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition saving to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting preferred
• Three to five years’ experience processing payroll required
• Proficient data entry skills and proven ability to use electronic data processing equipment and related payroll and financial software applications

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.