Certified Public Accountant; CPA - Onsite

Job Description

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Onsite

Delta Health Center, Inc. is one of the nation’s oldest community health centers. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), DHC is committed to providing high‑quality, affordable health care to underserved communities. We proudly serve patients across the Mississippi Delta with compassion, respect, and a deep sense of community responsibility within our clinic system.

The Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a critical finance team member responsible for overseeing the overall financial integrity, reporting, and regulatory compliance of Delta Health Center, Inc. This onsite position requires expert knowledge of GAAP, non‑profit accounting principles, and the complex federal and state funding regulations applicable to FQHCs, ensuring sustainable financial health to support the center’s mission.

• Financial Reporting and Analysis:
  Prepare and manage accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other required standards.
• Compliance and Audits:
  Lead and coordinate the annual Single Audit, Independent Financial Audit, and all internal and external audits. Prepare necessary work papers and documentation for auditors.
• Grant Management:
  Ensure rigorous compliance with all federal, state, and private grant terms, including proper expense tracking, invoicing, reimbursement requests, and timely financial reporting for grants (e.g., Section 330 Grant).
• Cost Reporting:
  Oversee the preparation and submission of specialized FQHC reports, including the Uniform Data System (UDS) financial report and Medicare/Medicaid Cost Reports (e.g., Prospective Payment System reconciliation – PPSR).
• General Ledger and Operations:
  Manage the general ledger, perform complex balance sheet reconciliations, ensure proper revenue recognition, and monitor internal controls to safeguard DHC assets.
• Budgeting and Forecasting:
  Assist the Director of Finance and department managers in developing, monitoring, and analyzing organizational budgets, providing financial projections and variance analysis.
• Policy Implementation:
  Formulate and recommend accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency, streamline fiscal functions, and ensure ongoing compliance with evolving FQHC regulations.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with the clinical and administrative teams to provide financial insights, support operational decisions, and train staff on financial policies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure is required.
• A minimum of three (3) years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong preference for experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or non‑profit healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FQHC‑specific accounting (e.g., 340B Program, PPS, grant accounting) and OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).