Accountant, Financial Reporting

Accountant at Maternal And Family Health Services, Inc.

Maternal and Family Health Services’ programs touch the lives of over 90,000 people each year and empower individuals and families to lead healthier lives. Our mission of empowerment, inclusion, and caring extends to our valued staff as well. We are better together because of our diversity, recognition of differences as strengths, and commitment to providing a culture of acceptance internally as well as to the people we serve.

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The Accountant position is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and maintaining accurate and timely journal entries in support of the organization’s financial reporting process. This role ensures that transactions are properly recorded in accordance with GAAP, internal policies, and audit requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent analytical skills, and a solid understanding of accounting principles.

• Prepare, validate, and post recurring and non‑recurring journal entries with accuracy and within monthly deadlines. Collaborate with departments to gather needed information.
• Review financial data for inconsistencies or errors and make necessary corrections. Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances.
• Support the month‑end and year‑end close processes by ensuring all required entries are completed and documented.
• Prepare work papers and maintain organized electronic and paper documentation for all transactions, including scanning.
• Assist with the development and enhancement of journal entry procedures, allocations, and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audit requests, providing schedules, documentation, and explanations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
• Process, validate, and post cash receipts by properly coding transactions and entering the data into the accounting system.
• Promote and contribute to organizational and programmatic goals of MFHS.
• Back up to the Grant and Compliance Accountant.
• Assist with other duties as directed.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant general ledger experience.
• Experience in a nonprofit or government accounting environment.
• Advanced Excel skills: pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control principles.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Manage multiple projects/tasks concurrently to meet various deadlines without loss of efficiency or accuracy.

• Excellent employee and family medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 11 paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Earn 2 weeks to start, 3 weeks after 2 years, and 4 weeks after 4 years
• 4 personal days
• Earn sick time beginning your first day
• 100% 401(k) company match (up to 6% of compensation)
• MFHS paid life and disability insurance
• Family‑friendly schedules – no holidays, evenings, or weekends
• Paid training & development
• Wonderful collaborative and supportive culture

MFHS is an ADA and EEO employer. Persons representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply.

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