Staff Accountant

General Position Summary:Under the guidance of the Chief Financial Officer, the Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining the accounting system’s General Ledger, including account reconciliations, monthly and annual reporting requirements, fixed assets, budgets, and financial analyses.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Documents/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.Responsible for keeping current with legislative updates and monitoring compliance with regard to payroll-related issues.Performs ad hoc financial analyses as requested.Responsible for purchasing activities by establishing, maintaining, and monitoring vendors and purchasing practices. Also 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.Special projects as directed by the Chief Financial Officer.Manages provider stipends.Reconciles and completes daily bank deposits.Performs other duties as assigned.Other Functions:The employee will abide by the Code of Conduct as documented in the Corporate Compliance Manual.Must demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to Johnson Health Center and its mission.Treats all patients and staff with dignity and respect, mindful of the cultural differences of the diverse population we serve.Management may modify, add, or remove any job functions as necessary, or as changing organizational needs require. JHC Core Values:Staff members must actively demonstrate dedication and commitment to the core values of JHC.Respect – We value and respect each patient, their family, ourselves, and each other.Every individual associated with Johnson Health Center will be treated with dignity and respect. We value and respect people’s differences, show empathy to our patients, their families and each other, and work collectively to build Johnson Health Center as a health center and an employer of choice.Integrity – We are committed to doing the right thing every time.Our actions reflect our commitment to honesty, openness, truthfulness, accuracy and ethical behavior. We are accountable for the decisions we make and the outcome of those decisions.Excellence – We will pursue excellence each and every day in activities that foster, teamwork, quality improvement, patient care, innovation, and efficiencies.At Johnson Health Center, our medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, front desk and administrative teams are passionately committed to the highest quality of care for our patients. We continually seek out ways to enhance the patient experience and promote an environment of continuous quality improvement.Innovation – We value creativity, flexibility, and continuous improvement efforts.We are advocates and instruments of positive change, encouraging employees to engage in responsible risk-taking and working to make a difference. Out of the box thinking enables us to build on successes and learn from failures.Teamwork – We understand that teamwork is the essence of our ability to succeed.We work across functional boundaries for the good of the organization. Our collaborative approach ensures participation, learning and respect and serves to improve the quality of patient care. By focusing on a team-based approach, the expertise of each Johnson Health Center employee is leveraged to optimize the patient experience.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.Physical Demand and Working Environment:Fast-paced office setting with travel to other offices often. Lifting and/or exerting force up to 15 pounds occasionally, with frequently moving of objects. Work requires speaking, sitting, bending, walking, standing, hearing, and stooping, kneeling, and repetitive motion with certain activities. 8 hours of constant computer usage. OSHA low-risk position.Acknowledgment:This document does not represent a contract of employment. This document is so that the staff member understands the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position. JHC reserves the right to change, add, or assign tasks to others as needed with or without notice.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr