Accounting Assistant

The
Elizabeth Layton Center
is seeking an
Accounting Assistant to join our team in Ottawa, Kansas.If you are looking for a vibrant and supportive work environment with a mission to serve our community in a meaningful way, ELC is the place for you!
Please note this is an in-office position located in Ottawa, Kansas.

Elizabeth Layton Center
is a growing community mental health center with locations in
Franklin and Miami Counties, Kansas.Our mission is simple: to provide comprehensive and integrated behavioral health services for the communities we serve.

We are honored to be designated a
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC),a model of care focused on accessible and integrated behavioral health services. Our vision is to be recognized as the provider of choice for coordinated physical and behavioral health services. ELC specializes in working with underserved populations, especially Medicaid and Medicare eligible clients, to meet the growing needs unique to their situation and life experiences.

• Competitive compensation
• Generous paid time off
• Wellness resources to support your well-being
• A collaborative, supportive team environment
• Ongoing opportunities for professional growth
• A healthy work-life balance

This position will assist the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in the accounting functions. The Accounting Assistant will help maintain accurate and timely financial records as well as provide operational support when needed. This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

• Prepare the daily deposit and distribute related information to Billing and Accounting
• Prepare and maintain bank account information; reconcile bank accounts timely and accurately
• Data entry including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Maintain files for audit and state-requirement purposes
• Help process month-end and year-end close processes
• Serve as backup for other positions
• Maintain and formalize accounting policies and procedures
• Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required
• Completes other duties as directed
• Completes all required trainings as assigned
• Complies with all ELC policies and procedures

• High School Diploma required, post-high school education preferred or equivalent experience
• Must be detail-oriented and precise. Proficient with Excel, Word and ERP software
• Must be able to successfully complete ALL required background checks

• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Self-sufficient and independent work ethic but able to work within a team
• Progressively responsible work experience
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and management team
• Ability to be sensitive to cultural and ethnic differences
• Ability to safely perform major job responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodations

Join us in our commitment to equality and diversity as an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We consider all applications irrespective of race, marital status, sex, age, skin color, religion, nationality, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Take the next step in your career journey with us –
apply today
and become part of a team where your contributions truly matter!