Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Position Type Full Time Category Accounting

Description

Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers comprehensive, integrated, and affordable healthcare services to people in need. We serve over 40,000 neighbors with a variety of services, including medical, dental, behavioral health, nutrition, preventive health, eligibility assistance, and health education programs.

At NOAH, we are dedicated to promoting the overall wellness of our employees by fostering a supportive and balanced work environment. We understand the importance of physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and we strive to create a workplace where our team members can thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in making a difference in our community while enjoying a fulfilling and rewarding career. Job Summary:

The Sr. Accountant will prepare financial reports to track the organizations assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Post journal entries, analyze resulting balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP or relevant accounting standards
• Verifies payment for payable invoices and cash receipts payments are charged to the appropriate GL accounts.
• Reconcile bank accounts monthly, scans deposits into the bank, verify deposits deposited by clinics, and addresses inquiries from banks.
• Set up new GL accounts and reconcile accounts monthly for accrual-based accounting. This includes accrued expenses, prepaids, fixed assets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll tax and benefits liabilities.
• Assist in coordinating internal and external audits, prepare documentation for auditors, and ensure adherence to federal, state, and industry-specific regulations
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, enhance efficiency, and implement financial software or systems for better reporting and accessibility
• Serve as a key liaison with executives, department heads, and external auditors, providing insights and recommendations for financial strategies.
• Assist in developing budgets, monitor departmental and project expenditures, and provide financial forecasts to support strategic planning.
• Guide and mentor accounting staff. Lead special accounting projects, including but not limited to unclaimed property and reconciliation of pharmacy inventories
• As appropriate, coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
• Attends, participates, and/or assists in meetings, trainings, community outreach activities, continuing education opportunities, and other activities as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of financial accounting and reporting.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data, identify discrepancies, and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Highly proficient with accounting software, problem solving, written and verbal communication skills.
• Support company initiatives and foster positive relationships with peers, clients, and vendors
• Outstanding time management skills to handle multiple tasks. Ability to work independently and reliably.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business required or 4 years of equivalent experience
• 3+ years of accounting experience required.

Preferred:

• Experience in healthcare, grants and/or non-profit accounting preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant or CPA candidate

Other Requirements:

• New hires are required to pass pre-employment background check and drug testing (effective 11/1/2022).