Accountant I

CONCHO VALLEY CENTER FOR HUMAN ADVANCEMENT•San Angelo, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant I position at CONCHO VALLEY CENTER FOR HUMAN ADVANCEMENT is responsible for maintaining financial records, processing transactional data, and ensuring compliance with state, federal, and local governmental accounting standards. This role is integral to the financial integrity of the organization and reports directly to the Accounting Manager and/or Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Requirements

Minimum of 1-2 years of professional accounting experience.
Experience working with financial software and databases.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Daily Ledger Maintenance: Post routine journal entries for department expenditures and revenues.
Bank Reconciliations: Match monthly bank statements with internal ledger balances by the 10th of each month.
Subsidiary Ledgers: Reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger.
Error Correction: Identify ledger variances and submit correcting journal entries to the supervisor for approval.
Fund Tracking: Monitor expenditures across distinct state, federal, and local grant funds (e.g., Medicaid, state general revenue, SAMHSA grants).
Allowable Costs: Verify all program expenses comply with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and specific grant terms.
Time Allocation: Review employee time-and-effort logs to ensure payroll allocations match actual hours worked on specific grants.
Invoice Verification: Check vendor invoices against purchase orders and receiving reports before processing payments.
Client Billing: Assist with consumer service billing files for Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance clearings.
Aging Reports: Review accounts receivable aging reports monthly and flag outstanding balances over 60 days.
Assist with the following: Monthly Status Reports: Prepare preliminary monthly financial statements for individual MHMR clinic programs.
Audit Preparation: Gather schedules, transaction samples, and bank statements for annual external audits.
State Reporting: Assist in compiling data for required quarterly state behavioral health authority reports.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
Process and record transactional data in accordance with established procedures.
Ensure compliance with state, federal, and local governmental accounting standards.
Collaborate with the Accounting Manager and/or CFO to prepare financial reports.
Assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures.
Utilize financial software and databases to manage and analyze financial data.
Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
Conduct regular audits to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information.
Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to resolve any financial discrepancies.
Uphold a high level of integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information.