Accounting Clerk

Join Fourth Street Clinic as a Full-Time Accounting Clerk and dive into a vibrant work environment that champions trust, respect, and accountability. This onsite position in beautiful Salt Lake City offers a dynamic atmosphere where your contributions truly count. With a competitive starting pay of $22+, depending on your experience, you'll not only be part of a mission-driven nonprofit but also engage with energetic colleagues who value performance and customer focus.

As you manage the financial heartbeat of our organization, you'll experience a fulfilling career that aligns your skills with our core values. You will be given great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, and Paid Time Off. So, if you're ready to step into a role that celebrates integrity and transparency while making a difference in the community, we can't wait to see your application!

Fourth Street Clinic helps Utahns experiencing homelessness improve their health and quality of life by providing high-quality, integrated healthcare. Our team is passionate, collaborative, and deeply committed to health equity and human dignity.

As an essential member of the Finance team at Fourth Street Clinic, the Accounting Clerk plays a pivotal role in our day-to-day financial operations, ensuring compliance with financial policies and regulations. You will be responsible for accurately recording expenses and managing vendor relationships, all while adhering to departmental and grant budgets. Working under the guidance of the Controller, your contributions will help maintain precise financial records and facilitate smooth cash flow management.

Your tasks will include processing accounts payable, entering new vendors into our financial system, reconciling credit card transactions, and maintaining comprehensive documentation for vendor files. Additionally, you'll prepare and submit sales tax reimbursements, provide vital information related to expenses, and support the Controller on key financial projects. If you enjoy a hands-on approach to accounting in a mission-driven environment, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact!

To thrive as an Accounting Clerk at Fourth Street Clinic, you'll need a robust set of skills tailored for our dynamic nonprofit environment. Attention to detail is crucial; every transaction must be accurately recorded to ensure compliance and integrity in our financial reporting. The ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines will keep our operations running smoothly, while excellent problem-solving skills and critical thinking will empower you to tackle challenges head-on.

We value initiative and a proactive approach, so your ability to address issues independently will set you apart. Collaboration is key, as you'll be working both autonomously and with a team. A background in federal, nonprofit, or health center accounting enhances your fit for this role.

Your qualifications should include an associate’s degree in accounting or finance, coupled with at least four years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, along with experience in accounting software, is essential for success.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

Required:

• Attention to Detail
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to apply critical thinking to tasks at hand
• Takes initiative and proactively addresses issues
• Can work autonomously and as well as on a team
• Federal nonprofit or health center experienced preferred
• Associate’s degree in accounting/finance and minimum 4 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have strong computer skills with proficiency Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Outlook. Experience with accounting platforms and systems.

If you think this job aligns with your requirements, then submitting an application is simple. Good luck!