Staff Accountant; Limited Term

Overview

Under the general supervision of the Director of Finance, the Staff Accountant provides support with general ledger activities, month and year-end closings, reconciliation of bank accounts, assists with monthly revenue and expense variance analysis and provides back up support for all roles of the Finance Department; reviews Payroll records to ensure accuracy in all aspects of the biweekly processing of SPLG’s payroll;

cross‑trains in various finance and accounting functions within the Finance Department.

• Consistently adhere to and/or exceed SPLG’s communication guidelines and expectations with internal and external customers including co‑workers, patients, and external partners.
• Prepare general ledger entries.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end closing tasks.
• Reconcile bank accounts.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Assist with monthly revenue and expense variance analysis.
• Assist in balance sheet accounts reconciliation.
• Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and compliance with internal policies.
• Develop and provide various financial or payroll data, analysis, and recommendations as requested.
• Interface with managers in various departments including Accounting, Operations, and Finance.
• Review timesheets, track sick leave and accrual benefits; calculate deductions and termination benefits.
• Assist in all aspects of payroll processing under the guidance of the Payroll Supervisor; lead and process payroll in absence of the supervisor.
• Process retroactive payments and training differentials.
• Provide back‑up support for all roles of Finance Department including Payroll, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, and Accounts Receivable.
• Assist the Senior Accountant, as needed.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully by using welcoming words, proper tone of voice, appropriate body language, eye contact and smiling in interactions.
• Listen skillfully and display a willingness and ability to acknowledge patient and co‑workers’ needs, expectations and values through the use of reflective listening and empathy conveyance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Accounting or payroll principles, practices and standards.
• Proficient use of Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Financial or payroll spreadsheets.
• Financial or payroll analysis.
• Accounting/Payroll month‑end and year‑end closing processes.
• Attention to detail.
• Related federal, state and local codes, laws and regulations.

• Think critically.
• Analyze complex issues comprehensively.
• Reconcile payroll transactions.
• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Meet strict deadlines.
• Work independently in the absence of a supervisor.
• Organize work and prioritize competing demands.
• Manage time efficiently.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and protected information.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least two (2) years of full‑cycle accounting or payroll experience.
• Possession of a valid CA Driver’s License and current vehicle insurance; must be able to travel between sites and other places.

• Experience working with MIP accounting software or similar programs.
• Experience working with Paylocity, or similar payroll software system.
• Experience working in the health care industry, preferably within an FQHC.
• College degree with major coursework in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Bilingual/biliterate in English and Spanish.

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with extensive interpersonal contact and frequent interruptions. Physical demands include sufficient ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to extensively operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard;

and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

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