Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Dr. Arenia C. Mallory Community Health Center is actively recruiting for a Staff Accountant to play a crucial role within the organization and support key strategic initiatives and core operations within the Finance Department. As a Staff Accountant, this individual will assist the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with management of accounting records and ensure accurate and compliant financial operations at Mallory Community Health Center (MCHC), which are consistent with federal and state accounting standards, regulations and policies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Day-to-Day accounting activities of the Agency, ownership of various accounting responsibilities, maintenance of journal entries within the general ledger; and assistance with preparations for Agency reporting, including monthly close. Strong analytical skills, keen attention to detail, including thorough review of work product, strong and effective interpersonal and communication skills; organizational skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment and/or independently, ability to prioritize tasks in a deadline driven environment, and ability to maintain strictest confidentiality.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Accounting or Business Administration with at least 2 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
• Upload Operating Account monthly cash activity.
• Perform daily cash receipt reconciliations submitted by Receptionist and/or Billing Specialist.
• Assist with monitoring and analysis of billing claim denials.
• Assist with monitoring and analysis of provider encounter productivity.
• Reconcile Agency bank and investment accounts to monthly statements.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and maintain account reconciliations and schedules for Balance Sheet accounts (i.e.: Prepaid Expenses, Accrued Expenses, Due To/From, etc.)
• Maintain Fixed Asset schedule and related Depreciation journal entries.
• Reconcile monthly statements and compile all documentation to support statement charges.
• Analyze and report on billing account write-offs.
• Cross train with goal of expanding skillset and serve as schedule coverage, including Accounts Payable, Payroll and Purchasing.
• Assist with periodic and annual audits.
• Provide support in analyzing transactions as requested by the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
• Perform other necessary duties as required by Mallory CHC to meet the goal of providing primary health care.

BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Health (Medical) Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Ancillary Benefits (Accident, Cancer, Disability, Critical Illness, Whole Life, Term Life, and Hospital Confinement)
• Holiday Pay
• Vacation and Sick Leave Package
• Retirement Plan
• Professional Liability Insurance Coverage
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Incentive Production Bonus
• Paid Professional Membership Fee Allowance
• Continuing Education Leave and Training Education Allowance
• Guaranteed Work Schedule: Mon-Thurs 8am to 5pm and Fri 8am-2pm

In addition, your compensation package includes the following - Health insurance paid up to 85%, 403B Retirement Plan, Free Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, MCHC Employee Patient Privileges, Free Employee Assistance Program: "WorkLife Matter" Access (Telehealth), Legal Assistance Services, and Identity Protective Monitoring Services and more.

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: Negotiable Commensurate with experience and qualifications