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Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 9,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.
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Augusta University –

Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus:
2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Job Summary
This position is responsible for the collection and processing of payments for Resident Accounts at Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home. This includes posting all transactions through use of resident account trust fund, balancing cash on hand with daily financial reports, preparing check requests for disbursement, and replenishing cash on hand. This position prepares daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports, quarterly financial statements of resident accounts, and maintains all logs/receipts regarding resident accounts. This position is also responsible for processing billing for pharmacy, labs, and ambulance for Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home. This position also maintains all facility lists facility, processes all other deposits, and provides back up for other department positions.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization with a minimum of two years of accounting and bookkeeping experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in an accounting, bookkeeping, or accounts receivable position.
Strong personal initiative, organizational abilities, flexibility, and the ability to work independently
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Basic understanding of budgeting; accounting strengths.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment and maintain confidentiality.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational, prioritization, analytical and multi-tasking skills.
High degree of accuracy with the ability to research, reconcile and resolve payment issues; handle multiple priorities; and take initiative.
Ability to prepare financial and other records in a systematic, neat, and legible manner.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
Ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and hostile people at all times within the facility.
Knowledge to seek advice and supervision when required.
Typing speed 45 wpm with accuracy.
Accurate use of a 10-key calculator.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: M-F/ 8am-5pm
Salary: (Min-Mid or list up to the budgeted amount which should not be more than the midpoint)
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Requirement Retirement), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
In conjunction with an offer of employment, selected candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete Augusta University's Criminal Background Check process. In addition, candidates selected for any position within Georgia War Veteran's Nursing Home (GWVNH) will be required to successfully complete the Georgia Long-term Care Background Check process. For specific positions, selected candidate(s) may also be required to successfully complete supplementary pre-employment onboarding requirements such as: a physical, drug screening and/or credit check.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.