Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections

United Needs & Abilities, Inc. is looking for an enthusiastic, detail oriented, self-motivated Accountant to join our team! UNA is seeking an Accountant who is interested in a long-term employment relationship with our agency – someone with excellent talent, energy, and the ambition to serve and succeed. We offer health insurance reimbursement, wellness plan, dental, vision, 401K and paid time off for full-time employees.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) the Accountant will carry out day-to-day accounting functions of the organization, as assigned. This is an onsite position located in Salisbury, MD.

• Attention to Detail:
  Ability to review and identify inconsistencies in large or small amounts of data or information and to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Critical Thinking:
  Ability to evaluate financial reports, apply accounting practices to new information and identify solutions to financial problems such as non-payments, overages or balancing a budget within ethical standards of practice and DDA requirements.
• Problem-Solving:
  Identify transactional errors that may cause accounts to be out of balance and resolve reconciliation errors.
• Data Analysis:
  Data analysis to create informational reports based on financial data such as account budgets, revenue and expenses.
• Flexibility:
  Willingness to take on new duties and adjust processes as operations evolve, to strengthen the services provided to internal and external clients and comply with regulations.
• Compassion:
  Desire to relate positively to individuals, families, and government agencies, and to work cooperatively with associates at all levels.

• Process billing claims – enter information into billing system, understand billing units, billing regulations, enter invoices into Quick Books. Apply logic to evaluate results. Interact with CFO to handle exceptions.
• Carry out detailed and accurate reconciliations – compare information in various systems to confirm accuracy and investigate differences. Suggest necessary entries into the general ledger as needed.
• Responsible credit card distribution – work with multiple staff members to ensure proper use and classification of transactions within budget constraints. Confirm timely return of cards with detailed receipts. Scrutinize and research any questionable results.
• Contribute information for various audits – assist as needed with multiple audits that occur through the year, as requested by management. Examine data to ensure it makes sense.
• Maintain accounts receivable for client accounts – record Social Security benefits, miscellaneous expenses, and initiate allowance payments to clients. Prepare accurate monthly and/or quarterly summary of activity of client’s accounts for management review. Analyze results for reasonableness.
• Scanning and filing – assist in maintaining electronic records of transactions and documentation. Confirm images are clear and complete. Apply consistency and good judgement to organizing files.
• Respond to specific requests from management – history of vendor payments, special reports and analysis related to billing, accounts receivable, exceptions, etc. Use logic to interpret outcomes.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related degree, or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of Quick Books desktop.
• Knowledge of MS Excel, Outlook and Word.
• DDA experience is helpful but not required.