Accountant

SUMMARY:

The position of Accountant will report directly to the CEO and will be responsible for supporting the accounting department in all phases of accounting, including 340B, accounts payable, accounts receivable, accounting for grants and contracts, functionality of an accrued basis of accounting, and recording financial transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, while at all times, being fully cognizant of adhering to all policies and procedures and strong internal fiscal controls.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Preparing journal entries, and assisting with analysis, account reconciliations and monthly-close processes.
• Works collaboratively with Senior Finance Team to provide support for a timely month-end close process, and submittable reconciliations, especially those utilized by our external auditors as support for the validity of all financial transactions for annual fiscal audit, tax return preparation, grant (such as single audit) and Medicare Cost reporting.
• Responsible for the maintenance of monthly schedules including Lease Schedule, Fixed Asset & Depreciation schedules..
• Works collaboratively with Senior Team on assistance with compilation of federal and organizational budget.
• Works closely with accounting team to assist in preparation of month-end financial statements for presentation to the Board of Directors. Financial Statements include Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement. Presentation also includes Budget to Actuals and Encounter Analysis.
• Provides accuracy and timeliness relating to all reporting facets
• Assist in preparing and posting weekly cash receipts.
• Assists with tracking all grant awards spending as outlined in the grant and reconcile with the grant management system and general ledger.
• Assist with variety of workpapers as needed for annual budget preparation and/or reporting.
• Adhere to fiscal controls necessary to manage the day-to-day operations for budgeting, accounts payable, draw/reimbursement, and procurement functions and ensures these functions are successfully carried out in full compliance with all state, federal, local or other requirements.
• Aid non-financial personnel as needed outside of the scope of the Finance department when assisting with invoices, employee reimbursements, payroll, or other relevant areas of responsibility.
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned, especially duties that will provide the Accountant with further career advancement with CPH Finance Department.
• 340B reconciliation

Minimum Qualifications: (Experience/Skills/Abilities/Education/Certifications):

• Associate degree in accounting, or related field, required.
• Strong interpersonal skills: Ability to effectively communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization with an enthusiastic and professional attitude.
• Problem-solving: Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on timely and accurate information.
• Motivated: High sense of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel (to include V-Lookup & Pivot Tables) & Word

Preferred Qualifications: (Experience/Skills/Abilities/Education/Certifications):

Preference will be given to applicants that possess:

• • At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience overseeing financial operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll and fund/grant management.
  • Familiarity with federal state, or local regulations related to financial operations and researching, interpreting, and applying these regulations to financial operations.
  • Experience in employing process improvement methodologies in a highly regulated environment.
  • Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to create clear, concise, well-organized reports, plans, and other written documents.
  • Experience in Paycom and MIP-Abila financial software.
  • Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
  • FQHC, medical, or non-profit/grant accounting experience, strongly preferred.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, often for prolonged periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and see, speak, and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

General office work

Supervisor responsibilities: N/A

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please note this position requires a background check to be completed. For details, please follow the link below:

 FL Clearinghouse | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS):

• Associate degree in accounting, or related field, required.
• Strong interpersonal skills: Ability to effectively communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization with an enthusiastic and professional attitude.
• Problem-solving: Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on timely and accurate information.
• Motivated: High sense of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel (to include V-Lookup & Pivot Tables) & Word

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: (EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS):

• Preference will be given to applicants that possess: At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience overseeing financial operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll and fund/grant management.
• Familiarity with federal state, or local regulations related to financial operations and researching, interpreting, and applying these regulations to financial operations.
• Experience in employing process improvement methodologies in a highly regulated environment.
• Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to create clear, concise, well-organized reports, plans, and other written documents.
• Experience in Paycom and MIP-Abila financial software.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• FQHC, medical, or non-profit/grant accounting experience, strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, often for prolonged periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and see, speak, and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: General office work

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A