Staff Accountant - Financial Analyst

Family First Health is seeking a Staff Accountant - Financial Analyst to join our Family First Health team! This is an in-person position based out of our Downtown York, PA office.

At Family First Health, we improve lives in big ways and small ways.  From high quality health services and innovative partnerships to daily acts of compassion.  Family First Health Center makes a difference in the health and quality of life of the people and communities we serve by:

• providing quality, compassionate primary medical and dental care and social services to those who need it most;
• coordinating care and working with other providers to provide the full range of services our patients need;
• promoting and supporting healthy lifestyles;
• collaborating with others to improve access and break down the barriers of affordability, language and culture; and
• advocating for our patients and the medically underserved.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists Controller during all phases of the accounting cycle.  Specific focus will be put on the assistance during the monthly closing cycle to generate Revenue reports to assist with payer performance and calculations of gross and net charges to be reported on our financial statements. 
• Assists in the preparation of monthly financial statements as well as requests for financial statement reporting at a service level, i.e. Medical, Dental, etc.
• Participates in the month-end close process, financial reporting and internal and external reporting, including preparation and posting of general ledger entries.
• Prepares account reconciliations while researching and reconciling all variances.
• Will work with the VP of Finance on a variety of special projects requiring analytics and forecasting to update SLT on current performance or projections for future opportunities.
• Responsible for identifying key Accounts Receivables such as donations while ensuring copies of checks are communicated to the appropriate staff.
• Prepares information requested for all audits including invoices, cancelled checks, approval protocol documentation and account allocation. 
• Assists Controller with the audit process.
• Records all Accounts Receivables including cash transactions on daily cash logs.
• Codes and updates daily deposit log and monitors cash balance.
• Makes routine deposits at bank.
• Reviews and reconciles daily cash deposits from individual site daily batches.
• Maintains various sub-ledgers for necessary internal and external reporting.
• Attends key organizational meetings and completes organizational trainings.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or a closely related field and 1 year of accounting experience; and/or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge of a variety of accounting practices and concepts.

• Knowledge of computer software applications (Microsoft Office Applications including Excel, others).

• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation as it relates to correspondence necessary to perform essential job functions.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic to make calculations, balance and reconcile figures, and make changes accurately.
• Excellent customer service and employee relations skills
• Skill in working in a team environment
• Skill in administrating and managing data.

• Skill in operating office equipment.
• Proficient keyboarding skills
• Ability to critically think which means the ability to think clearly and rationally about what to do or what to believe; understand logical connections between ideas; and identify, construct, and evaluate arguments
• Ability to work independently by making decisions regarding daily work and seeking direction from the Controller when needed.
• Ability to raise issues proactively and in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of employee and client information.
• Ability to work in, and respond to a demanding work environment.
• Ability to communicate well and in a caring and supportive manner with individuals of all backgrounds.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to adhere to and meet deadlines.
• Ability to sort and file materials correctly by alphabetic or numeric systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
• Ability to be organized, proactive in follow-up and follow-through, and to juggle multiple competing tasks.
• Ability to adhere to all Family First Health’s policies, processes, and procedures, especially, Code of Conduct, Workplace Conduct, and the Remote/Telework Policy if indicated eligible to work remotely or telework.
• Ability to articulate and advocate Family First Health’s mission and values.
• Ability to maintain required clearances.

Physical Demands

• Frequent and prolonged work at a computer and/or on the phone for extended periods of time with repetitive typing, arm and hand motion.
• Requires correct vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires ability to speak clearly in order for others to understand.
• Occasional bending, stooping, crouching, or kneeling.
• Occasional to moderate standing and walking within office environment.
• Frequent walking to and from buildings to employee parking with exposure to weather conditions,
• Occasional lifting and carrying of supplies and equipment.
• Frequent turning and reaching while sitting or standing.
• Occasional travel between work sites with exposure to weather conditions.
• Frequent competing demands, frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Normal working conditions are in an office environment.
• When teleworking or working remotely, requires working alone in a qualified work

Employee Benefits

• 3 weeks of accrued Paid Vacation per year
• 9 days of accrued Paid Sick Leave Time per year
• 4 days of accrued Personal Days
• No Weekends
• Paid Time Off on Holidays
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans
• Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities