Staff Accountant

Position Summary The Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization's assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. Daily administrative duties and clerical duties including Travel, Inventory, Purchasing, Accounts Payable for service providers and activities, account reconciliations and general ledger entries as required. This position will process payroll in accordance with the Rolling Hills payroll practices. Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization. Assists the Controller in preparing monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements. Maintains the general ledger. Codes invoices, set up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books. Reconciles bank accounts monthly, verifying deposits, and addressing inquiries from banks. Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections. Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts. Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit. Processes payroll as the primary responsible party following completion of required training, ensuring accurate and timely processing and compliance with applicable requirements. Assist Controller with the filing of payroll tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies. Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software. Manages the purchasing and invoicing system. Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures. Provide detailed updates on current/upcoming/in-process transfers. Coordinate assigned work with designated project guidelines. Assist in the maintenance and writing of procedures and/or SOP Assist with e-requisitions and inventory systems Assist in the reconciliation of billing system clearing accounts. Safely perform all duties and follow required protective protocols to ensure personal and collective safety. Maintain compliance with ergonomic safety standards, including being mindful of proper posture and regularly practicing ergonomic stretches. Take responsibility for ensuring all operations are performed with the utmost regard for the confidentiality, safety, and health of all personnel involved. Take appropriate corrective action to address matters of employee health and safety as necessary. Other duties as assigned. Brief Description Position Summary The Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization's assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. Daily administrative duties and clerical duties including Travel, Inventory, Purchasing, Accounts Payable for service providers and activities, account reconciliations and general ledger entries as required. This position will process payroll in accordance with the Rolling Hills payroll practices. Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization. Assists the Controller in preparing monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements. Maintains the general ledger. Codes invoices, set up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books. Reconciles bank accounts monthly, verifying deposits, and addressing inquiries from banks. Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections. Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts. Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit. Processes payroll as the primary responsible party following completion of required training, ensuring accurate and timely processing and compliance with applicable requirements. Assist Controller with the filing of payroll tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies. Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software. Manages the purchasing and invoicing system. Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures. Provide detailed updates on current/upcoming/in-process transfers. Coordinate assigned work with designated project guidelines. Assist in the maintenance and writing of procedures and/or SOP Assist with e-requisitions and inventory systems Assist in the reconciliation of billing system clearing accounts. Safely perform all duties and follow required protective protocols to ensure personal and collective safety. Maintain compliance with ergonomic safety standards, including being mindful of proper posture and regularly practicing ergonomic stretches. Take responsibility for ensuring all operations are performed with the utmost regard for the confidentiality, safety, and health of all personnel involved. Take appropriate corrective action to address matters of employee health and safety as necessary. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field. At least three years of related experience required. Combination of equivalent experience and education may be considered. Demonstrated experience creating reading financial analyses and creating financial reports. Demonstrated experience in governmental accounting, Tribal government accounting preferred. Proficient in Microsoft applications and accounting software. Other Abilities Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong organizational and time management skills. Licenses/Certificates Valid BLS Certification Valid California Driver's License Pre-Employment Requirements Pre-employment drug testing. Department of Justice fingerprint clearance through Federal, State, and Child Abuse Index. Working Environment & Physical Demands Working Environment: Work is performed in a health clinic setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Will work with blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, and fax machines. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Position may require exertion up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Other Requirements Of Employment Background Check Requirements: Pre-employment Drug Testing and a Department of Justice Fingerprinting clearance through Federal, State and Child Abuse Index is a contingency for an offer of employment. Criminal clearances are obtained to protect the welfare and safety of clients receiving services at Rolling Hills Clinic. Vaccination Requirements Provide vaccination records to show proof of immunity for TB, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, TDAP & Hep B. If the records are more than 10 years old, titers are required to confirm immunity. " Native Preference in hiring is given to qualified enrolled members of Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians and Native Americans in accordance with the Band's Preference Policy ( Chapter 1-715 of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians Tribal Policies). Applicants claiming Indian Preference must submit verification of Indian certified by tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage. Employment with Rolling Hills Clinic is voluntarily entered into. All RHC personnel are employed on an at-will basis. At-will employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice at any time by the employee or by RHC. No manager, supervisor, or employee of the organization has any authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make an agreement for employment other than at-will terms. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Rolling Hills Clinic and employee and is subject to change by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians. #J-18808-Ljbffr