STAFF ACCOUNTANT

About the role

The Staff Accountant plays a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of Axis Community Health. This position involves performing general accounting functions in accordance with GAAP, FQHC regulations, and grant compliance requirements. The Staff Accountant assists with month-end close, general ledger reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, payroll support, and preparation of financial reports. They collaborate with finance team members to ensure accurate reporting, support audits and grant tracking, and help maintain financial integrity.

Responsibilities

• Prepares general ledger entries and general ledger reconciliations.
• Aid in the monthly financial close process.
• Aid in accounts payable processing and reconciliation.
• Aid in payroll processing and reconciliation.
• Aid in audit preparation for the fiscal department and other departments as needed.
• Aid in maintaining grant accounting activities that produce required reports, provide financial controls that assist in grant compliance, and facilitate efficient work processes.
• Aid in the completion of tax filings and ensure the timely submission of all government filings.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and GAAP accounting practices.
• Develop and implement accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures, recommending changes and process improvement.
• Provide backup for the Accounting Manager in his/her absence.
• Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings and training events as assigned.
• May be required to perform other related duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance.
• Two to four (2-4) years of accounting experience is required, preferably in a non-profit, healthcare, or FQHC setting.
• Knowledge of preparation of financial statements, journal entries, budgeting, and fixed assets.
• Ability to work proficiently with a variety of spreadsheet programs, in-house programs, networks, and other technology related to financial functions.
• Excellent knowledge of fiscal functions in a nonprofit setting to include accounting, bookkeeping, and patient/client billing.
• Experience with, and understanding of, utilization management, use and costs associated with health care service industry, and managed care plans.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to perform multiple job functions and to organize and prioritize job duties effectively.
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Outlook and Excel (advanced function knowledge) with the ability to type 35 WPM with minimal errors.
• Sage experience is a plus.
• Work with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment within scope of authority.
• Excellent written, verbal, and telephone communication skills.
• Excellent employee relations skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently as well as on a team with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and a professional demeanor and must positively represent the organization at all times.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships.
• Must be able to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Must be able to be at work regularly and on time.
• Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently or in a group setting.
• A can-do attitude and attention to detail.
• Must be able to use office equipment (i.e., copier, fax, etc.).

Benefits

• Employer paid health, dental, and vision benefits to the employee.
• Option to participate in a 403(B) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
• Partial educational reimbursement.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Accrued paid time off with each pay period.
• Employee discount programs.
• Colleague Referral Bonus Program.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate the needs of the organization and the individual.