Staff Accountant

Job Description

PEOPLE’S HEALTH CENTERS, INC

JOB TITLE : Staff Accountant

DEPARTMENT : Finance

REPORTS : Accounts Receivable & Grants Manager

STATUS : Full Time

Position Description :

The employee is formally responsible for developing a working knowledge of the accounting systems and various software applications the organization utilizes to ensure the financials are accurate and reliable.

Qualifications :

4 years of College or Business School with a major in Bookkeeping or Accounting. At least 2 to 3 years of experience of relevant accounting experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role.

Working knowledge of spreadsheets and general accounting. Hight degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Not-For-Profit experience preferred but not required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Post all cash receipts accurately within internal department standards / policies and / or procedures.
• Complete daily mail deposits.
• Review bank deposits for accuracy.
• Resolve any variance observed during the posting cash process to ensure all discrepancies are resolved within the 7 days term.
• Proactively reports issues or concerns.
• Assist other departments as needed to resolve unidentified deposits.
• Prepare journal entries to post to the general ledger on a daily and monthly basis.
• Prepare bank reconciliation on assigned bank accounts.
• Analyze assigned general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy of coding and account balances and prepares account reconciliation on a monthly basis.
• Maintain historical records in compliance with the record retention policies.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, annual financial statements, and / or audits including regulatory and governing body reports as applicable.
• Provide requested information to assist in preparation of appropriate journal entries related to the various areas in support of month end closing.
• Assist on preparing various schedules / spreadsheets on an as needed basis (payroll, deduction, liabilities, revenue, and expenses)
• Maintain current written desk top procedures.
• Attends staff meetings / seminars and workshops as needed.
• Perform other appropriate duties as assigned.

Other Abilities :

• Ability to develop oneself through continuous learning, initiative, innovation, resourcefulness, and critical thinking.
• Ability to prioritize, effectively handle multiple projects concurrently, and take ownership of work.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, work extended hours during accounting close, audit periods and other critical times.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team as necessary.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company information.
• Must be detail oriented, but able to maintain a balanced perspective in rapidly changing business circumstances.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Execute basic data entry skills in an accurate and meticulous manner.
• Ability to sit in front of a computer for long hours at a time.

Computer Skills : To perform this job successfully, an individual should be :

• Knowledge and experience with integrated accounting systems for general ledger.
• Knowledge of Dynamics Great Plains accounting software and Next Gen desired.
• Knowledge of ADP, Human Resources Benefits program (HRB) and the electronic time clock system desired.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel including V lookups, pivot tables, data, and quantitative analysis. Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft 365 desired.

ADA Requirements : Bending, walking, sitting, lifting

Age Specific Requirements : N / A

I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand the above job description and agree to abide by its content. I understand that failure to satisfactorily perform the assigned duties may result in disciplinary action and / or termination.

Signature of Employee Date Signed

Signature of Department Manager Date Signed