Staff Accountant

About the role

The Staff Accountant plays a crucial role under the guidance of the Chief Financial Officer, managing the accounting system's General Ledger, overseeing financial transactions, and preparing various reports.

Responsibilities

• Documents and oversees the recording and verification of financial transactions in the General Ledger.
• Responsible for General Ledger month-end closing and year-end closing.
• Reconciles all cash accounts.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Participates in the production of required monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting in the finance department.
• Reconciles the Federal 330 Grant monies and processes the grant draws.
• Prepares for and facilitates annual financial audit.
• Participates in the budget process; makes recommendations of allowable dollar amounts and inputs into the financial reporting software.
• Maintains fixed asset inventory.
• Maintains investment accounts.
• Reviews biweekly payroll submission and monitors quarterly tax filings.
• Performs ad hoc financial analyses as requested.
• Responsible for purchasing activities by establishing, maintaining, and monitoring vendors and purchasing practices.
• Serves as the liaison between JHC and Commonwealth Group Purchasing.
• Communicates and ensures that staff follow all policies and procedures for purchasing.
• Submission of annual 1099s.
• Supervises the Accounting Assistant.
• Participates in as a senior management team member in the absence of the Chief Financial Officer.
• Manages provider stipends.
• Reconciles and completes daily bank deposits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or finance is required.
• Two (2) years’ experience in the related field preferred.
• Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving ability and the ability to set priorities and advance projects successfully.
• Previous experience with accounting software preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Excel (intermediate level proficiency required).
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Exceptionally self-motivated and directed.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and establish priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in an atmosphere of multiple demands.