Bookkeeper (H)

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The Patient Access department has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Bookkeeper to work on-site on the UHealth Campus The individual in this position is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the main cashier office including monitoring of staff compliance with all established policies and procedures related to cash funds and bank deposits in accordance with internal and external audit guidelines. Works closely with banking personnel and merchant services to research and resolve discrepancies on bank and merchant statements. Provides new hire, and on-going training to all Front Desk personnel.
CORE FUNCTIONS:

• Oversees the daily operations of the main cashier office including monitoring of staff compliance with all established policies and procedures related to cash funds and bank deposits in accordance with all internal and external audit guidelines.
• Works closely with Controller's Office, banking personnel and merchant services to research discrepancies on bank and merchant statements, reconcile and resolve cashier posting errors in order to keep the GL and FRS/DMAS accurate and ensure compliance with established policies and procedures and internal and external audit requirements.
• Informs management of cashier posting errors, resolution of errors and provides documentation for record keeping, identification of training needs and evaluation purposes.
• Prepares and distributes cashier change fund bags and obtains written acknowledgement of receipt from each cashier.
• Opens the deposit safe at the beginning of each day and retrieves deposits made by individual cashiers.
• Prepares bank deposit for armor truck pick up by logging all deposit bags turned in by each cashier ensuring that numbers are correct.
• Prepares all required documents for the Accounting department as per established policies and procedures.
• Receives change from the armor service representative once per week and makes payment for change received the previous week.
• Conducts daily audits of large safe contents and completes audit log.
• Provides new hire and on-going training related to Front Desk cashiering deposit functions and serves as a resource to all.

CORE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• One (1) year relevant experience. Experience in a bank or other healthcare related business office setting is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to function independently and make independent decisions consistent with departmental guidelines/objectives
• Possess a high degree of dependability.
• Ability to work as an integral team member.
• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Ability to show tolerance, sensitivity and a high level of diplomacy when dealing with stressful situations.
• Proven experience with personal computers (PCs) and Microsoft software
• Require excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with co-workers, other departments and patients of all ages.
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
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Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
H4