Sr. Staff Accountant

Primary Accountability

Responsible for maintenance of the General Ledger accounts and business transactions of the organization, applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that includes analytical work and though review of financial records. Analyzes and develops reports related to costs at a center, program and account level interpreting the results to supervisor and management. Acts as a backup for performing various financial processing and reporting functions relating to capital assets, payroll, accounts payable and daily cash deposits.

Description Of Primary Responsibilities

• Reconciles bank statements monthly.
• Performs grant management and budget review and analysis.
• Reviews and records accounts payable transactions ensuring accuracy and compliance with finance policies and procedures.
• Manages cash receipt processing, revenue and receivable recording, and collaborates with the billing department for reconciliation.
• Ensures expense coding complies with established practices.
• Processes functional and benefits expense allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed assets depreciation, and recording of adjusting and reclassification journal entries.
• Prepares and analyzes variance reports per program and department.
• Performs general accounts analysis and reconciliations, fixed assets, employer’s benefit cost, accruals and prepaid expenses.
• Assists in preparing financial reports such as financial statements, budget performance, and interim grant financial reporting.
• Prepares and files regulatory reports in accordance with deadlines set by regulatory agencies.
• Utilizes Washington State Department of Revenue B&O knowledge to code taxable and non-taxable items when processing invoices for monthly B &O tax return.
• Supports UDS and other cost report preparation and reconciliation.
• Prepares and completes monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports.
• Reconciles assigned accounts and statements.
• Prepares and completes journal entries within closing deadlines.
• Processes assigned journal entries.
• Makes changes or adjustments to each entry prior to posting.
• Provides coverage and backup for the accounting filing system.
• Maintains a filing system for quick reference of scanned information.
• Provides a backup supporting role.
• Assists in year-end audit preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Description Of Primary Attributes

• Demonstrates a high degree of organization and accuracy.
• Demonstrates ability to detect errors in correspondence, records, statistics, and clerical procedures.
• Possesses skills in motivation, self-direction, and punctuality.
• Able to work independently with frequent interruptions.
• General Development.
• Professional and Technical Knowledge.
• Possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Business Administration, Finance or Accounting or equivalent work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Prefers a Certified Public Accountant designation and five (5) years of experience in a similar role or has obtained, and maintained, a health care certificate with an approved Healthcare certification agency.
• Familiarity with processes and operations performed in an Accounting Department with general ledger knowledge.
• Expert knowledge on general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable accounting subsidiary systems.
• Familiarity with established accounting standards and procedures.
• Able to create and give presentations on a variety of topics to leadership or company employees when required.
• Able to train others on procedures and accounting processes and techniques when required.
• Technical Skills.
• Ability to prepare correspondence utilizing Microsoft Word.
• Ability to use clerical and numerical skills in preparing documents from raw data.
• Proficiency in creating or editing complex worksheets using advanced functions, pivot tables, and various data aggregation techniques.
• Ability to create basic presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Proficient with General Ledger accounting systems.
• Advanced abilities in accounting system with the ability to create and filter reports.
• Communication Skills.
• Job duties require the effective communication of information during informal and formal verbal presentations.
• Job duties require the effective communication of information in written (including electronic) correspondence.
• Able to communicate complex concepts in a clear, effective manner for a general audience.

Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk

This is a Category III position. Category I Tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membrane or skin contact exposure to blood, fluids or tissue. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), when appropriate, is required. Category II Usual Tasks do not involve exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissues but may require performing Unplanned Category I tasks. Category III Tasks involve no greater exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues than would be encountered by a visit. Category I tasks are not a condition of employment.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, use of hands and fingers, and talk frequently.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).
• Able to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Travel

Frequent travel to various clinic sites is required. Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet company insurance liability standards to drive company vehicles.