Senior Accountant

Summary

Senior Accountant has the responsibility for the monthly preparation of the financial statements in accordance with GAAP, as well as other periodic financial reports. The Senior Accountant also supports the Controller in processing the daily transactions needed to produce financial statements including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and grants management.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related area from an accredited university.
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Administration is preferred.
• Three years of Accounting experience.
• Two years of health care or nonprofit accounting experience, preferably in a federally qualified health center (FQHC).
• Thorough knowledge of accounting, budgeting, grants management and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to analyze complex data, including fiscal and performance data, and communicate results effectively orally and in writing.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and general ledger software systems, preferably Abila MIP Fund Accounting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Responsible for ensuring the integrity of all financial data and reports generated by the accounting department, including but not limited to the reports and data presented to the Controller, CFO, CEO, and Board of Directors.
• Prepares all monthly bank account reconciliations.
• Reviews bi‑weekly payroll prepared by the Human Resources Department.
• Prepares payroll and benefits cost allocations and transactions for entry in the general ledger.
• Supports the preparation of all financial reporting requirements including annual financial statement audit, Medicare/Medicaid cost reports, grant reports, Form 990, and the required data and finance reports for the Bureau of Primary Health Care and internal financial management reports.
• Maintains the schedule of fixed assets and completes annual asset and supply inventories.
• Ensures that all monthly journal entries, accounts payable, payroll, and accounts receivable entries are coded to the correct general ledger accounts and posted to the general ledger in a timely manner.
• Assists with payroll analysis, cost allocation, and benefits reporting, including annual worker’s compensation audit.
• Reconciles all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Implements and monitors compliance with current accounting policies and procedures.
  
  META analyzes and develops alternatives for changing policies and procedures that promote efficiency, control, and quality in the accounting process.
• Maintains all accounting records in accordance with organizational records retention policy and procedures.
• Works with auditors and third‑party funders as needed to gather data for review and reports.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein or as may be assigned or delegated.

• Paid Time Off
• 10 Company holidays
• 1-8 hour personal holiday
• 401(k) retirement plan—employer matches up to 5%
• Bereavement Leave
• Continuing Education
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Student Loan Forgiveness—if applicable
• Medical, Dental, Vision – Aetna
• Basic Life ($35k)/AD&D – 100% paid for by the employer
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) – 100% paid for by the employer
• Additional benefits available at employee expense:
  • Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability (STD)
  • Long-Term Disability (LTD)
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Hospitals and Health Care