Accounting Clerk

About the role

Hope Christian Health Center (HCHC) is a nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to serving the Las Vegas community through compassionate, high-quality healthcare. Services include primary care, behavioral health, community health worker programs, street outreach services, and recuperative care. The mission is to glorify God by demonstrating Christ's love through excellent, affordable healthcare for all, regardless of ability to pay. The accounting clerk supports the Controller in the Finance department, providing administrative support, adhering to GAAP, and helping maximize revenue and minimize expenses while ensuring excellent medical services in a patient‑centered medical home.

Responsibilities

• Records vendor bills and other transactions in QuickBooks.
• Oversees the purchasing position to ensure quality and cost effectiveness.
• Works with vendors for accuracy of A/P updates, balances, and appropriate documentation (W‑9, Workman’s Comp Certificate, Business License).
• Discusses bill payments with the Controller.
• Prepares, prints, and sends vendor checks.
• Prepares weekly cash and check deposits.
• Creates invoices for medical documents.
• Enters all deposit information on the daily monitor.
• Prepares monthly WRAP revenue report.
• Assists the Controller in preparing end‑of‑month closing, including reconciling bank accounts, updating the fixed asset depreciation report, reconciling the daily monitor with bank statement, determining accrued payroll and paid time off balances, and preparing the revenue and A/R report.
• Assists the Controller in managing all Federal, State, and Local grants in accounting software and prepares requests for reimbursement as needed.
• Assists the Administrative Assistant with ensuring all insurance coverage (D&O, worker’s compensation, general liability, automobile, cyber, etc.) is in place and up to date.
• Prepares accounting documentation for the team as requested.
• Performs clerical work such as checking the mail and filing documents.
• Promotes and demonstrates Hope values: Gospel motivation, Prayer, Excellence, Stewardship, Patience, Thankfulness, Humility, Service, Dignity through Relationship and Hospitality, and Joy.
• Maintains a courteous and professional demeanor.
• Maintains confidentiality of Hope Christian Health Center finances and patient‑related information.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Upholds compliance with HIPAA and protects patient information.
• Ensures compliance with all 19 Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program Requirements.
• Actively participates in and supports quality improvement activities and clinical practice team efforts, emphasizing the importance of the individual patient.

Requirements

At least 2 years’ experience in bookkeeping and accounting (preferred).

Knowledge of QuickBooks Online and NetSuite (preferred).

Education: Certificate, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting (preferred).

Skills

• Faith to believe that Hope is a ministry of God, exemplifying the love of Christ, and held and directed by the Holy Spirit.
• Knowledge and practical use of GAAP and general ledger accounts.
• Ability to operate general office machinery (computers, calculators, copy/fax machine, telephones, etc.).
• Outstanding ability to build interpersonal relationships at all levels.
• Excellent