Accounting Intern

Qlarant is a not-for-profit corporation that partners with public and private sectors to create high quality, safe, and efficient delivery of health care and human services programs. We have multiple lines of business including population health, utilization review, managed care organization quality review, and quality assurance for programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities. Qlarant is also a national leader in fighting fraud, waste and abuse for large organizations across the country.

In addition, our Foundation provides grant opportunities to those with programs for under-served communities.

Best People, Best Solutions, Best Results

Job Summary:

The Accountant I compiles, classifies records, verifies, and maintains data and payments to accounts payable and receivable records by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

* Reviews invoices against purchase orders, researches discrepancies, and obtains approvals that goods were delivered/services were rendered.
* Codes and processes accounts payable
* Prepares accounts payable checks and ACH transfers, communicates remittance advice to vendors.
* Downloads credit card statements and assists cardholders with reconciliations and coding of charges.
* Prepares cash receipts vouchers and includes reason for receipt.
* Investigates problems that vendors, purchasing agents, or associates have with vendor bills.
* Reviews and approves employee expense reports for compliance with company policy. Approval level is after coach and before Director, Accounting.
* Answers accounts payable inquiries and follows up.
* Assists with related special projects, as required.
* Assists with corporate audits.
* Prepares, sorts, files, and mails invoices, receipts, checks, correspondence, and other requested items.
* Prepares journal entries on an as needed basis.
* Monitors accounts payable to ensure payments are accurate and timely.
* Assist in monthly and annual closings by processing all accounts payable or communicating with Director, Accounting as to invoices not yet received or not yet approved.
* Protects and maintains the privacy of associate records, including compensation information.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions.
• Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Makes timely decisions.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Plans for additional resources.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Two to four years of bookkeeping experience is required or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Other Skills and Abilities

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  Knowledge of automated accounting software helpful, spreadsheet software knowledge required.

  
  

Qlarant is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.