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 adults and adolescents, dedicated to delivering high-quality evidence‑based services in a supportive environment where each staff member impacts lives.

With a commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate care, we empower patients with tools and support for lasting recovery. Our programs address each individual’s unique needs, fostering progress, healing, and long‑term success.

Located on St Simons Island, Georgia, our facility offers a serene coastal setting that promotes privacy, comfort, and focus—a rewarding workplace for purpose‑driven careers.

Conveniently within driving distance of Jacksonville, Florida and Savannah, Georgia, St Simons By-the-Sea blends accessibility with tranquility, ideal for career growth.

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As an Accounting Clerk, you’ll support the accounting team by processing transactions, maintaining organized records, and assisting with reporting, building practical accounting skills in a detail‑focused environment.

• Take ownership of payroll process: review timecards for accuracy and approvals, ensuring smooth, on‑time bi‑weekly payroll processing.
• Serve as a go‑to resource for employees by resolving payroll questions and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Keep financial operations running efficiently by organizing purchase requests and accurately processing accounts payable items 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 resolving discrepancies.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive compensation and 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 savings for continuing nursing education with Chamberlain University.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.
• Pet insurance.
• More information available on our benefits guest website:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting preferred.
• Three to five years of 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 fully support 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.