Accountant I

Starting at $50,300

Major Function:

The Accountant I is responsible for performing various accounting and financial analytical functions to prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP and internal reporting requirements, supporting the company's goals and objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare and maintain general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, and analysis as assigned by the Finance Revenue Cycle Manager.
• Work closely with the Finance/Revenue Cycle Manager to ensure accurate General Ledger and Grant reporting.
• Demonstrate effective communication, a positive attitude, flexibility, multi-tasking, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Support the finance team with subsidiary ledger Grant Accounting and General Ledger accounting.
• Ensure appropriate coding and backup documentation for all federal, state, local, and private grants.
• Review all invoices related to grants, verify correct GL grant codes before recording into the accounting system.
• Maintain copies of all invoices and supporting documentation of expenditures by grants.
• Adhere to grant agreements and provisions.
• Conduct periodic meetings with program managers to ensure proper expensing of budget line items for all grants.
• Collaborate with project officers on grant revisions and budget modifications.
• Access EHB and other portals for grant payments and reporting.
• Prepare grant reports as part of month-end close and keep documentation accessible.
• Create process documentation for all grants and tasks.
• Assist in cash forecasting and revenue maximization models.
• Assist in grant audits, year-end audits, and 401K audits.
• Promote consistency and standardization within the Finance Department.
• Participate in cross-functional training within the department.
• Perform tasks and projects as assigned by the Finance/Revenue Cycle Manager and CFO.
• Manage multiple deadlines and project goals efficiently.
• Implement and maintain accounting procedures compliant with GAAP.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform any additional duties assigned by supervisor.
• Work on special projects as needed.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of three years of accounting experience.
• Proficiency with automated accounting software (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, MIP), spreadsheets, and Word.
• Experience in healthcare or community clinics and knowledge of fiscal administration is preferred.

Prerequisites for the Job:

• Ability to work with numerical data accurately.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Strong writing skills for high-level data presentation.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines.

Organizational Relationships:

• Report to the Finance/Revenue Cycle Manager.

Physical Demands:

• Regular walking, talking, hearing, standing, handling objects, and occasionally sitting, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Lift up to 10 pounds frequently, up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Specific vision abilities required.

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise level.

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