Accounting Assistant II Bilingual

We have a current opening on our team for an Accounting Assistant II Bilingual Preferred

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT II BILINGUAL PREFERRED

2180

Full-time, Bargaining unit, Non-exempt

Santa Barbara

$31.90-$35.16 hourly, depending upon experience/certification

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Referral program
• Flexible spending account
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Tuition reimbursement

Performs advanced accounting duties. Ensures POS billings are accurately recorded for a variety of service types. Performs internal control functions using system data. Problem solves and provides technical assistance to vendors and staff. Performs work in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices.

Finance & Administration

Accounting Manager

• Assist with all aspects of electronic billing using the eBilling system – to include generating invoices, downloading electronic bills, deleting and re-creating invoices as needed, organizing distribution to vendors, uploading files upon receipt, and assisting in reconciling to Certification
• Follow up with service providers regarding requests for additional invoices and/or corrections to
• Access electronic bills directly online to verify compliance with required back-
• Run attendance reports for any pro-rated billings for residential facilities and calculate correct payment amount using Department of Developmental Services (DDS) approved
• Verify accuracy of day program billing for attendance, holidays and half days (if applicable).
• Train vendors to use eBilling system and the Service Provider
• Distribute, collect and verify completeness and accuracy of enrollment forms for eBilling system, Service Provider Portal and direct deposit and enter data into the system.
• Work with POS team to complete POS monthly check runs – to include reconciling all postings to cash requirements report, printing checks and EFTs, transmitting to the bank, and filing reports in Run check run reports before each check run to make sure payments are made accurately.
• Upload posted authorizations to the Service Provider Portal and generate emails that include authorizations to vendors.
• Assist in resolving any vendor payment Send correspondence as needed.
• Run queries and distribute weekly and monthly reports, including but not limited to duplicate authorizations, exceptions to service standards monitoring, Title 17 compliance, Trailer Bill Language (TBL) compliance, open authorizations by team, authorizations ending in specified month, and other reports identified to assist the POS team and Services and Supports department in maintaining a clean audit. Perform month end processes such as VOID’s, pre-paid’s, vendor refunds and adjustments.
  
  Update the Journal Entry Log on a monthly basis.
• Participate with auditors and managers in external CPA and DDS audits as well as assist with internal audits. Maintain internal controls as specified in the audits.
• Assist in maintaining Department of Finance & Administration, POS Job Notebook to include documenting processes and procedures.
• Provide backup specifically for the other Accounting Assistant II positions and for all daily functions in POS team as needed.
• Work on various special projects as requested by the POS Accounting Manager, Controller and CFO
• Research and keep current on accounting standards, best practices, policies and procedures.
• Travel may be required to other TCRC offices, vendor locations and other Regional Centers
• Assist with filing and mailings as needed
• Assist with reissuing 1099s requested by vendors
• In-Home Support Services (IHSS) data tracking
• Other duties as assigned

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures and ability to apply these in the work
• Intermediate to advanced skill level for Excel, Word, e-mail, Internet and accounting
• Ability to provide technical assistance on the use of Excel and accounting
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of Problem solving…