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　　Organization:

　　HealthIT Accounting

　　Job Summary:

　　The Senior Accounting Clerk position works under the direction of the Senior Accountant to support HealthIT’s Clinical Care Group’s finance and accounting activities. This position performs accounting and clerical functions by selecting and applying guidelines and policy with minimal guidance. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to initiating and processing transactions, obtaining approvals, tracking financial information, researching discrepancies, maintenance and creation of spreadsheets, and communicating with vendors and staff.

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　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　This position requires a high school diploma and four years of related experience. Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.

　　Preferred experience and skills:

　　Extraordinary attention to detail

　　Strong Excel skills

　　Professional work style with high level of problem-solving skills

　　Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously while remaining helpful and courteous

　　KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Management of Clinical Care Group (CCG) invoices received through a shared email inbox. This includes responding to all requests for payment status, vetting and submitting invoices for payment and receiving appropriate approvals if necessary.

　　Primary liaison for CCG related vendor inquires between the vendor and Disbursements.

　　Creating purchase order requisitions for CCG purchases and renewals. Requires routing to approver, following the requisition through Procurement and sending copies to related parties when the purchase order is issued.

　　Management of contract updates as needed in contract repository.

　　Review monthly encumbrance and exception report. Involves researching open purchase orders for missing invoices and resolving invoice exceptions.

　　Backup for cost center monthly journal entries, reconciliation and support for Finance/Accounting team.Additional Information: This is a full-time position, M-F, fully remote. Salary is commensurate upon years of education and experience. Background screens will be performed, and education will be verified prior to employment. Please be prepared to provide required information and/or documentation.

　　TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

　　• Problem Solving (Novice): Uses critical thinking and process improvement i.e. coaches and mentors development of problem statement, describes current state, identifies root causes, creates future state, coaches and mentors development of solutions and action plans with a sustainability plan. Applies appropriate tools to address issues.

　　• Regulatory Compliance (Fundamental Awareness): Demonstrates knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations and apply them in difficult, stressful and complex situations. Able to interpret and explain rules and regulations that are ambiguous or unclear. Directs others in interpreting rules and regulations on the job and trains others in them.

　　• Data Entry (Intermediate): The ability to transcribe information from the original source into an electronic system according to written and verbal instructions efficiently and accurately.

　　• Accounting Reporting (Novice): Knowledge of the general financial accounting practices and principles. Able to analyze and interpret financial statements as well as develop reports and present them in a comprehensive and intelligent manner.

　　Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

　　At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

　　Core Accountabilities:

　　Organizational Impact: Performs non-routine tasks that significantly impact team's performance with minimal guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Conducts research and analysis to solve some non-routine problems.* Breadth of Knowledge: Applies broad job knowledge and has basic job skills in other areas.* Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to less experienced team members.Core Capabilities :

　　Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas. - Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. - Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond.- Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

　　Position Qualifications:

　　Responsibilities:

　　Certifications:

　　Work Experience:

　　Relevant Work Experience

　　Experience Level:

　　4 years

　　Education:

　　High School Diploma or GED

　　Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled