Accounting Specialist - UCP Central PA

Have you been searching for a job that has meaning? Want to make a real difference in the lives of others? Want to use the skills you already have while continuing to build your resume? Not available to work the hours other employers are looking to fill?

If you answered yes to any these questions, then keep reading!

Want to work for a company that….

• Was recently named a PA Best Place to Work.
• Welcomes both entry level and experienced individuals. 
• Creates systems like UCP Listens to encourage and collect anonymous feedback from all staff.
• Commits to an open-door policy so that problems are heard and addressed in a timely fashion. 
• Recognizes you for your hard work and success and allows for peer-to-peer recognition.
• Creates opportunities for you to grow your income and knowledge through programs like UCP’s Career Pathfinder.
• Rewards you for referring your friends and family to join our team, how’s an extra $1,000 sound?
• Provides you with a comprehensive paid orientation to equip you for success.
• Provides a variety of schedule options to fit your lifestyle.
• Recognizes, embraces, and values everyone’s unique diversity.

Who are we?

At UCP Central PA, we share a passion and a purpose: to empower people of diverse abilities to live a meaningful life through innovative support and services. We also work to relentlessly pursue a vision of communities that embrace the abilities of every individual. If you would like to start an exciting job with a company committed to excellence and innovation, all while doing what we do, please consider joining the UCP of Central PA team!

When it comes to where you work, we know you’ve got choices…here’s what we provide:

• Position Status: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, flexibility with schedule
• Benefits may include: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan with Company Match, Life and Disability Insurance, Company Contributions to Your Health Savings Account, Paid Time Off, and more!
• Same day pay available with Tapcheck!
• As a non-profit employer, UCP participates with the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program - full-time employees may be eligible for the remaining balance on their Direct Loans to be forgiven!

Here’s what to expect as a Accounting Specialist:

• Assist in the accounts payable function, including review of purchase orders and invoices for appropriate documentation, coding expenses and reviewing credit card coding, data entry to the accounting system, processing payables and distributing payments to vendors.
• Communicate with vendors to verify billing and other payable related information, if needed.
• Serve as a backup for the accounts payable function in the absence of the Accounts Payable Specialist and Accountant II, Billing.
• Assist in the overall billing processing and electronic transmission including bi-weekly PROMISe billing and monthly private pay billings.
• Work on re-billing and reversal requests in collaboration with the Accountant II, Billing.
• Develop and enhance partnerships with staff members, and/or participants for the completion of all duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Extract billing information from billing system (MatrixCare) and upload journal entries to the accounting software.

• Assist the Chief Financial Officer and the Controller in preparation of the operating budget, County budgets, grant budgets, or other reports as requested.

• Assist as needed with the Fiscal Department preparation for the annual audit.
• Provide clerical assistance for the Fiscal and Administrative Departments.

Minimum requirements as a Accounting Specialist:

• 18 years of age
• A valid driver’s license
• Access to vehicle with valid insurance, registration, and inspection
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate required
• Associate’s degree or technical certification within a related area preferred
• 6 months to 2 years of previous job-related experience expected, 2 to 5 years of previous job-related experience preferred
• Ability to communicate, read, write, and interpret English

Preferred, but not required:

• Prior experience with Pennsylvania Medicaid billing and the Pennsylvania PROMISe and HCSIS systems.

If you are still reading, we should talk! Apply today, we would love to hear your story and share ours.

UCP Central PA is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to jobs@ucpcentralpa.org.