Job Description
About the Role
Anchora, a compassionate provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their team. As a support role, you will be responsible for completing recurring administrative, bookkeeping, and revenue support tasks. You will work closely with the team to ensure accurate and timely financial data, while maintaining organized records and following up on outstanding items.
Key Responsibilities
- Bookkeeping Support: Enter transactions into QuickBooks, categorize expenses and income transactions, upload and attach receipts/documentation, assist with basic accounts receivable and accounts payable invoice uploads and payment matching, help maintain organized financial files and records, assist with basic bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Accounts Receivable/Billing Support: Review daily accounts receivable aging reports, track unpaid claims, outstanding receivables, and pending payments in internal spreadsheets or tracking tools, maintain notes on follow-up actions taken, organize denied claims, missing payments, and billing issues for review by management or billing teams, flag major discrepancies, unusual balances, or unresolved issues for leadership review.
- Reporting & Scheduling Support: Generate daily reports from our Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, update internal spreadsheets and dashboards with daily session, patient hour, and cancellation data, monitor reports for missing information, upload issues, or obvious data errors, flag missing session submissions, scheduling inconsistencies, or documentation issues for management review.
- Credentialing/Compliance Administrative Support: Help gather required documents from providers/candidates, track credentialing applications (as well as general employee compliance requirements), follow up on missing paperwork, update credentialing status trackers, communicate with insurance portals and agencies as needed.
- Payroll Support: Prepare/prep payroll data for export, import/export hour reports, assist with technical aspects of payroll reconciliations and follow-up, flag missing information for management review.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills (responsive and clear)
- At least 2 years of Finance, Accounting or Bookkeeping experience
- Basic proficiency in: Microsoft Excel (required/important), QuickBooks (preferred)
Qualifications
None specified
Salary & Benefits
Not mentioned
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About Accounting / Finance Jobs in South Africa
In the accounting and finance sector in South Africa, one can expect to find a dynamic and growing industry with a wide range of job opportunities. The demand for skilled professionals in this field is high, driven by the country’s growing economy and increasing need for financial management and planning.
Typically, salaries for accountants and finance professionals in South Africa fall within broad ranges, often influenced by factors such as level of experience, company size, and industry sector. Generally, starting salaries can range from around R300 000 to R500 000 per annum, with more senior roles commanding significantly higher salaries, often exceeding R1 million per annum. However, it’s essential to note that these figures are highly variable and can differ substantially depending on individual circumstances.
Common skills required for accounting and finance roles in South Africa include proficiency in financial software such as SAP or Oracle, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and presentation abilities, attention to detail and organisational skills, and a basic understanding of tax laws and regulations. Other valuable skills may include knowledge of financial management systems, experience with budgeting and forecasting, and certification in accounting or finance, such as a Chartered Accountant (SA) designation.
Many industries employ accountants and finance professionals, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and public sector organisations. The demand for skilled accountants is particularly high in these sectors, where financial management and planning are critical to success.
Career development opportunities abound in accounting and finance roles, with many professionals progressing to senior positions such as chief financial officer (CFO), controller, or department head. Opportunities for specialisation also exist, with areas like forensic accounting, audit, and taxation attracting a high level of interest. With ongoing professional development and certification requirements, those pursuing a career in accounting and finance can enjoy a rewarding and challenging career path.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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