Staff Accountant - Fresno, California, United States - United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley

Description

Overview:
The Staff Accountant performs various aspects of accounting within the Finance Department.

Responsible for maintaining general ledger accounts, administering and processing Accounts Payable, preparing journal entries and posting to the General Ledger, cash accounting including receipts reconciliation, and producing various accounting and financial reports for the executive team, Board, and team.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for creating and analysis of reports relating to financial viability and or levels of activity for specified areas or functions.

Provide information to internal and external sources regarding clinical operations, productivity, and other services. This position reports directly to the Director of Finance.


Responsibilities:
Works closely with the Director of Finance and Senior Accountant and other members of the UHC management team to:

Develop and maintain financial/ operation statistics record keeping and reporting systems.

Enter and maintain documentation for accounts payable, its coding and cost accounting.

Ensure that all general ledger accounts are reconciled to subsidiary records on a monthly basis.

Work with program staff to prepare documentation for budgets for government contracts and other billable activities.

Manage financial statistics aspects of federal, state, and local government contracts and grants.

Oversee, in conjunction with independent auditor, preparation of annual audit.

Reconciles bank deposits and cash receipts, and prepares related journal entries

Assists with annual audit.


PERFORMANCE AREA 1:
Primary Work

Supports the organization by preparing profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost accounting reports.

Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.

Work to support the team by establishing, maintaining, and coordinating expected accounting and accounting control procedures.

Supports UHC by providing analysis and review of budgets and expenditures for local, state, federal, and private funding, contracts, and grants.

Monitors and reviews accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.

Prepares and reviews budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents.

Analyzes revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels to ensure expenditure control.

Works to resolve accounting discrepancies.

Supports the overall functions of the Finance department by recommending, developing, and maintaining financial databases, computer software systems and manual filing systems.

Oversees and/or completes the input and handling of financial data and reports for UHC's automated financial systems.

Supports the organization by interacting with internal and external auditors in completing audits.


Qualifications:

EDUCATION
This position requires an Associate degree in accounting, business administration or related field.


LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
Possess a valid CA Driver's License


PRIOR EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in an ambulatory care setting and/or minimum of five (5) years experience in accounting and finance, preferably with a non-profit organization.

SKILLS
Knowledge of or experience with Abila MIP accounting software

Knowledge of research techniques sufficient to collect and interpret data, descriptive statistics to analyze statistical data and prepare estimates.

Team player and customer-service oriented.

Intermediate to Advanced computer skills. Proficient with MS Office suite, specifically Excel and Word. Proficient with email.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Positive professional insight.

Flexibility and dependability.

Demonstrated good problem-solving skills; sound judgment.

Understanding of modern office practices and procedures including email.

Attention to detail and excellent follow-through on work tasks. Work product is error-free.

Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

The pay range for this position starts at $25.28 an hour. Our salary ranges are dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.

In addition, our comprehensive benefits package for regular status employees includes:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with low premium cost

Paid time off and paid holidays

401k plan with matching contribution

Educational Assistance

Employee discounts and more