Summary: Process/perform payroll, AP, cash reconciliation, grant expense allocation, month-end close, annual budget.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Process payroll, account payable, and bank reconciliation

Work closely with billing manager to reconcile patient payments against account receivable

Assist with operating and grant budget preparation

Prepare and submit annual financial reports to regulatory agency

Work with vendor on Medicare cost report and Medi-Cal reconciliation

Assist in grant expense and payroll allocation

Review and update policy and procedures in accordance to GAAP

Prepare and book the journal entries for payroll allocation for month-end close

Serve as the audit liaison and prepare documentation in support of external and internal audits

Perform work in collaboration with key stakeholders

Act as a resource to others on Ad hoc projects

Work cross-functionally with management and other departments to improve workflow

Document procedures as needed.

Provide required information on time and with a high degree of accuracy and transparency

Ability to work independently and multi-task, with a strong attention to detail

Ability to communicate effectively; excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong PC skills, including solid experience with standard Microsoft products

Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective work relationships with coworkers, clients, members, providers and customers

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisory staff.

Required Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: Sufficient training and experience is required to demonstrate the ability to perform the above duties and responsibilities and to attain the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below. 

Required Education: Degree in Finance or Accounting or a related field

Preferred Education: Bachelor in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Healthcare

Required Experience: 5-7 years of experience working in accounting function

Preferred Experience: previous experience working in FQHC, grant funding environment

Additional requirements as listed below:

• Commitment to working in the Native American and surrounding community

• Commitment to community health care

• Familiarity with community health clinics and/or Indian Health Clinics preferred

Language Skills: Able to read and comprehend at a college level; able to communicate professionally in person and in writing.

Reasoning Ability: Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Apply logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative approaches, solutions or conclusions in order to effectively resolve problems.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of accounting software, database software, internet software, Microsoft Office applications.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodation.

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently lift, carry, push, pull objects, including bodily motion

Moving on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly from one work site to another

Substantial movements of the wrists, hands and or/fingers to operate computer and other office equipment such as telephones and printers

Occasionally ascend/descend stairs to access different departments

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Acknowledgement: The San Diego American Indian Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class, political affiliation, or belief.

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified American Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934, (Title 25, USC Section 472). 

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects managements’ assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the attached job description. My signature below certifies that I am able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. I have also discussed any accommodations that I feel I might need to allow me to perform these essential functions. I agree to abide by all administrative and medical policies and protocols of the Health Center.