Senior Accountant

Job Description

CCI Health Services’ mission is to deliver high quality, accessible care to our community members, leading the way to a more equitable health care system for everyone.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Staff Accountant will oversee and participate in all accounting activities related to areas of responsibility, including accounting for transactions on a daily/monthly basis, account reconciliations, financial analysis and GL reporting, and may supervise other team members in the execution of related deliverables, specifically Accounts Payable.

As a member of the health center’s finance team, the Staff Accountant will fulfill the following KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES towards the financial development and stability of CCI:

Reviews accounting transactions and reports for adherence to internal financial and accounting guidelines and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This review process includes investigating and resolving unusual financial activities and/or transactions

Assists with audit and 990 closings.

Oversees/assists with payroll tax preparation and timely filing, as well as account reconciliations for payroll-related GL accounts.

Assists in the establishment, implementation and adherence to appropriate internal controls, GAAP and Community Clinic Inc. policies and procedures.

Performs a variety of complex accounting activities that will assist in the maintenance of accounting operations.

Reviews and maintains general ledger accounts and performs monthly GL accounts reconciliation including bank accounts.

Assists with other departmental/corporate projects as needed.

Responsible for preparing monthly general ledger reports, reconciliation and accounting period closing.

Prepares journal entries and account reconciliation and documents these processes.

Assists with the following: external audits, records research and special requests.

Assists in the preparation of financial statement and reports.

Supports programs-related Payroll, Accounts Payable and other finance staff as needed.

Maintains appropriate backup for accounting team as it relates to cash management, grant reporting and draws and payment, and financial reporting.

Ensures accounting records are in compliance with federal, state and local government requirements.

Prepares documentation for grant expenses, including invoices, check requests, and payroll records

Created and managed training relating to fiscal compliance for federal, state and private grants.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

Provides support during monthly closing cycle as required.

Completes projects within the specified deadlines.

Performs other duties as required.

Employees serving in a lead, senior or similarly designated position will be required to perform clinical duties daily.

Maintains confidentiality of patients, employees and corporate financial records.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required. Masters, preferred.

SAGE Intaact experience is a plus.

CPA a plus.

2+ years of relevant accounting experience required; public accounting experience is a plus. Healthcare, not-for-profit experience is preferred.

Must be proficient in spreadsheet software, specifically Excel. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to clearly communicate technical issues to all levels of management.

Experience supervising the work of others is a plus.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Fluency in English (Spanish a plus)

Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills,

Ability to read and write in order to communicate effectively,

Must be willing to assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned, either on a temporary basis or the result of changing position or job requirements

Ability to supervise the work of others.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be proficient in spreadsheet software, specifically Excel. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to clearly communicate technical issues to all levels of management.

Ability to do basic math calculations and resolve accounting irregularities.

Ability to perform statistical analysis.

Must be able to compile, interpret, and utilize information.

Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to read and write to communicate effectively.

Must be willing to assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned, either on a temporary basis or the result of changing position or job requirements.

Must pay attention to detail.

Must be willing to assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned, either on a temporary basis or the result of changing position or job requirements.

Fluency in English (Spanish a plus).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Prolonged periods of standing, bending or working at a desk on a computer.

The ability to lift (up to 15lbs) is required.

Full-time