Senior Accountant - Hybrid

About the role

Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers comprehensive, integrated, and affordable healthcare services to people in need. We serve over 40,000 neighbors with a variety of services, including medical, dental, behavioral health, nutrition, preventive health, eligibility assistance, and health education programs. At NOAH, we are dedicated to promoting the overall wellness of our employees by fostering a supportive and balanced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Post Journal Entries, analyze resulting balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP or relevant accounting standards.
• Verify payment for payable invoices and cash receipts payments are charged to the appropriate GL accounts.
• Reconcile bank accounts monthly, scan deposits into the bank, verify deposits deposited by clinics, and address inquiries from banks.
• Set up new GL accounts and reconcile accounts monthly for accrual-based accounting, including accrued expenses, prepaids, fixed assets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll tax, and benefits liabilities.
• Assist in coordinating internal and external audits, prepare documentation for auditors, and ensure adherence to federal, state, and industry-specific regulations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, enhance efficiency, and implement financial software or systems for better reporting and accessibility.
• Serve as a key liaison with executives, department heads, and external auditors, providing insights and recommendations for financial strategies.
• Assist in developing budgets, monitor departmental and project expenditures, and provide financial forecasts to support strategic planning.
• Guide and mentor accounting staff. Lead special accounting projects, including but not limited to unclaimed property and reconciliation of pharmacy inventories.
• Coordinate with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommend updates to enhance the accounting software.
• Attend, participate, and/or assist in meetings, trainings, community outreach activities, continuing education opportunities, and other activities as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business required or 4 years of equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of accounting experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of financial accounting and reporting.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Ability to analyze complex financial data, identify discrepancies, and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Highly proficient with accounting software, problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills.
• Support company initiatives and foster positive relationships with peers, clients, and vendors.
• Outstanding time management skills to handle multiple tasks. Ability to work independently and reliably.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in healthcare, grants, and/or non-profit accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA candidate.

New Hires are required to pass pre-employment background check and drug testing (effective 11/1/2022).