Staff Accountant

Described Duties:
1. Work cooperatively with Northwest Health Services (NHS) providers, supervisors, and personnel to carry out the goals and objectives of NHS according to governing body requirements and established internal policies and procedures.
2. Treat others respectfully whether it is a patient, fellow employee, member of management, customer, vendor or visitor to our premises.
3. Assist Controller with preparation of annual audit, cost reports, annual budgets, and other special projects.
4. Research any issues regarding general ledger accounts.
5. Prepare quarterly sales tax returns.
6. Maintain fixed asset inventory records.
7. Maintain and update variable accounts and other general ledger items.
8. Enter adjusting journal entries into accounting system.
9. Reconcile balance sheet accounts on monthly basis.
10. Prepare daily deposits and monitor bank account balance.
11. Transfer monthly grant funds and prepare quarterly FFR report.
12. Process all ACH transfers requests as needed.
13. Transfer money from clinic bank accounts as necessary.
14. Reconcile all bank accounts on monthly basis.
15. Allocate and monitor employee benefit invoices on monthly basis.
16. Monitor and reconcile 340b contract pharmacies activity and AR balance.
17. Program administrator for American Express and Commerce Purchasing cards.
18. Maintain payroll allocations and payroll files. Download from Payroll Company to import into Great Plains.
19. Complete all input and reconciliations for financial statements by 16th of each month.
20. Review and update procedure manual for Staff Accountant on annual basis.
21. Perform and assist in internal audits as requested.
22. Must comply with the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996.
23. Perform related work as required.

Essential Job Functions:
1. Must be able to talk, see, hear, read, write, stand, kneel, lift, and sit for long periods of time.
2. Possess cognitive skills necessary to read, analyze, and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and or oral form.
3. Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
4. Must respect and maintain confidentiality.
5. Must demonstrate tact, patience and good communication skills in dealing with patients, NHS staff, and the public.

Qualifications:
1. Must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License, and proof of insurance for personal vehicle used for business.
2.High School Diploma or GED required.   Accounting Degree preferred. Degree can be replaced with applicable experience.
3. Must be able to demonstrate various mathematical skills such as percentages, computing ratios, etc.
4. Must demonstrate basic computer skills.
5. Possess light typing skills, computer knowledge preferred.
6. Must possess light typing, ten-key, and computer skills. Must demonstrate accuracy, proficiency and efficiency.
7. Knowledge of Great Plains Dynamics Accounting System desired.
8. Working knowledge of Excel is required.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.