Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant

Reports To: Associate Director of Finance

Job Summary: This position manages accounting and financial reporting, prepares accounting information, analyzes financial information, and oversees the preparation of financial reports.

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting related field.
• 8+ years' experience in general accounting, including full charge bookkeeping through month-end closing, financial statement preparation.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of accounting processes and principles.

• Ability to comprehend and compose effective instructions, correspondence, and communications in English in both oral and written format.

• Ability to occasionally exert enough force to move objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to continuously remain in a stationary position.
• Ability to occasionally move about inside the workplace to access files, office machinery, etc.
• Possesses hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to constantly operate computer, telephone, and other office machinery.
• Possesses close visual acuity necessary to accurately record and view information on a computer monitor, handwritten and typed documents.
• Ability to discern the nature of sounds at a normal spoken volume.

• Demonstrated aptitude in basic accounting.
• Ability to employ statistical / mathematical methods to collect and analyze data and develop solutions.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Ability to perform a variety of assignments and make decisions requiring independent judgment.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of community health centers preferred.
• Expert knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
• Computer literacy required with proficiency in use of Microsoft Office programs and accounting software.
• Knowledge of Peachtree and Next Gen software preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel spreadsheets with specific ability to create and edit Pivot tables and graphs required.
• Knowledge of programming, report writer software, and adobe standard strongly preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to build effective teams.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Work environment is typical of an administrative office setting with no substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
• Work occasionally requires extended hours to include evenings and weekends.
• Work requires ability to be contacted by cell phone during or outside of regular work hours.

• Assist in Accounting and Payroll Staff and Operations.
• Oversees and ensures accuracy and completeness of financial records, including general ledger entries and journal entries.
• Oversees and directs Accounts Receivable and Payroll to ensure accuracy of payables, payroll, billing, and corresponding journal entries.
• Gathers and reports data to facilitate and support leadership requests and internal and external audits as required.
• Assists the Associate Director of Finance in system administration of accounting and payroll software.
• Supervises, trains and monitors performance of the accounting staff.
• Organizes and leads accounting staff meetings.
• Prepares and reviews financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Performs audits for compliance and assist with internal/external audits.
• Assists with preparation of annual budget.
• Maintains allocation plan for operating costs.
• Participates in monthly and fiscal year closing processes.
• Reconciles accounts, resolves discrepancies, and monitors account balances.
• Performs drawdowns as required.
• Completes grant progress reports and deliverables.
• Ensures financial records and procedures comply with applicable funding and governmental agencies' requirements, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and CCHCI policies and procedures.
• Participates in training and education programs to maintain professional competence and skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required. This job description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of this position but may not be an all-inclusive list.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Hospitals and Health Care