Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections

The Accountant is responsible for supporting the organization's day-to-day and month-end accounting functions, including general ledger account reconciliations, journal entries, accounts receivable activities, financial data review, and resolution of accounting discrepancies.

This position ensures financial transactions are accurately recorded, properly supported, and processed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), organizational policies and procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements. The Accountant works closely with the Controller and other Finance team members to maintain the integrity and accuracy of the organization's financial records and support timely financial reporting.

• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts monthly to appropriate supporting documentation and subsidiary records, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information.
• Research and resolve discrepancies, reconciling items, and accounting issues identified during the reconciliation process.
• Prepare accurate and timely journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation in accordance with established accounting policies and procedures.
• Enter, review, and validate journal entries within the organization's general ledger system.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities and ensure assigned transactions and reconciliations are completed within established deadlines.
• Perform Accounts Receivable functions, including recording and reconciling receivables, researching outstanding balances, and resolving discrepancies.
• Review financial transactions and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, appropriate account coding, and compliance with established procedures.
• Support payroll-related accounting activities, including review and reconciliation of payroll transactions, as assigned.
• Identify unusual transactions, documentation deficiencies, or potential accounting issues and communicate concerns to the Controller.
• Prepare account analyses, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Assist with financial reporting by providing account analysis, schedules, and supporting documentation as requested.
• Research accounting discrepancies by reviewing source documents, general ledger activity, financial reports, and other relevant records.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and organized financial records and supporting documentation in accordance with established record-retention requirements.
• Collaborate with Finance team members and other departments to obtain information necessary to accurately record, reconcile, and report financial activity.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee, payroll, patient, vendor, and organizational financial information.
• Assist the Controller and Finance leadership with special projects, financial analyses, and other accounting activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are within the scope and responsibilities of the position.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. Active CPA license required.

• Four (4) to seven (7) years of accounting experience preferred.
• At least two (2) years of Staff Accountant or comparable general ledger accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, Accounts Receivable, and month-end close processes required.
• Experience with payroll accounting, payroll reconciliation, or payroll processing preferred.
• Healthcare, nonprofit, FQHC, or other regulated-industry accounting experience preferred.

• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to effectively utilize accounting, payroll, and financial information systems.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments while meeting recurring monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within the Finance Department and with other organizational departments.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive financial and…