SUMMARY AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Accounting Assistant is responsible for assisting General Accounting with day today and monthly functions. Responsible for assisting the department with reconciliations, statistical data accumulation and monthly report generation. Must have some experience working in an office environment, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while also recognizing the importance of teamwork. Must be comfortable using Microsoft Excel.
- Assist Accounts Payable mainly invoice processing
- Schedule and execute payments to vendors including checks and ACH
- Maintain and reconcile accounts payable ledger
- Investigate and resolve billing issues, discrepancies, or payment disputes with vendors or internal departments
- Generate reports detailing accounts payable status, outstanding invoices, and payment schedule recommendations to management for review
- Assist with monthly reconciliation of accounts and accruals
- All other duties, as needed
REPORTS TO: Controller
SUPERVISES: None
QUALIFICATIONS: 2-3 years previous general office experience
Experience/Specialized Skills: 1-3 years business office experience; Excel Experience required
Required Education/Course(s)/Training:
- High school degree required
- Associate’s degree in accounting or similar preferred
Preferred Certification/Registration:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
See Physical Demands worksheet
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Clean, well lit, ventilated office with ergonomically correct work station.
Skills Required
- 1-3 years of business office experience
- General office experience
- Microsoft Excel experience
- High school diploma
- Associate's degree in accounting or a similar field
What We Do
LRH is located in New Hampshire's White Mountains at 600 St. Johnsbury Road in Littleton, New Hampshire. LRH is a community-based, non-profit, Critical Access Hospital, providing primary and specialty healthcare to the greater North Country of New Hampshire and the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont.
