Accounting Technician at Wasatch Behavioral Health - Full Time

Accounting Technician at Wasatch Behavioral Health - Full TimeJoin Wasatch Behavioral Health and make a meaningful impact in your community as an Accounting Technician at our Westpark Family Clinic in Provo! This role offers a competitive wage of $21.15$26.81 /hour and plays a key part in keeping our financial operations running smoothly. You'll guide day-to-day accounting processes, support clinic teams with accurate financial reporting, and help ensure compliance across accounts payable, receivable, and related fiscal procedures. If you thrive in a detail-oriented environment and enjoy helping others understand financial processes, this role hits that sweet spot between leadership and hands-on accounting support. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM5:00 PM Compensation: $19.14$26.81 DOE and Education Benefits Utah Retirement Systems (Pension & 401(k) options) Public Employees Health Plan (PEHP) Medical & Dental Insurance Vision Benefits Plan Employer-Provided Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options Company-Paid Life Insurance Company-Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance 12 Paid Annual Holidays Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Scheduled Annual Pay Increases About Us: Wasatch Behavioral Health Wasatch Behavioral Health is a local government agency dedicated to providing compassionate, accessible mental health and substance-use services. We value collaboration, innovation, empathy, and creating a workplace where both clients and employees can thrive. What You'll Do as an Accounting Tech Process and monitor accounts payable: receive vouchers, verify coding accuracy, prepare payment batches, and run EFTs/checks Maintain vendor records, reconcile statements, research unpaid items, and collaborate with staff or vendors to resolve errors. Handle accounts receivable tasks, including receipting funds, reconciling deposits, preparing daily bank deposits, and maintaining tracking spreadsheets. Support month-end and year-end closing activities: data entry, reconciliations, and required reporting. Assist with specialized financial tasks such as 1099 generation, Medicaid cost report support, petty cash audits, and maintaining credit card transaction logs. Provide ongoing training to employees on correct accounting forms, coding, receipting, and documentation requirements. Maintain orderly and compliant financial files; assist auditors by retrieving documentation and preparing requested reports. Perform administrative duties, attend meetings, and assist with special financial projects as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. One to two years of college-level coursework in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related field preferred One to two years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, bookkeeping practices, and AP/AR processes. Familiarity with Medicaid/Medicare or medical billing environments is a plus. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, data entry, and accounting software; ability to work accurately with numbers and deadlines. Excellent communication skills with the ability to train staff, collaborate across teams, and problem-solve with vendors and employees. High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and comfort working in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive tasks. Typing and computer proficiency required. Apply Today Ready to make a real impact? Submit your application today and take the next step toward a career that truly changes lives. We're excited to meet you and cheer you on as you grow with our team!