Accountant I

COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTERS INC•Stockton, CA

4d•$70,304 - $70,304•Onsite

About The Position

At Community Medical Centers (CMC), we’re passionate about improving health and well-being in the communities we call home. That’s why we work to ensure even our most vulnerable neighbors have affordable access to quality healthcare, regardless of age, income, or background. We offer integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services, with a model of care that puts the patient at the center of a team-based approach. As one of the region’s largest healthcare providers, our growing network of neighborhood health centers serves over 100,000 patients in San Joaquin and Solano counties. MISSION Working together to improve health and well-being in our communities. The Accountant I, maintains the general ledger, prepare journal entries, reconcile financial statements and accounts, and ensure data accuracy. The Accountant I, reports to the Assistant Controller.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in Accounting/Finance required
1 year experience in an Accounting or Finance setting preferred
Intermediate to advanced MS Excel knowledge/skills
Basic to intermediate financial analytical skills
One year of Federally Qualified Health Center or similar experience is preferred
Experience w/ computerized accounting and medical or dental billing systems preferred
Knowledge of clinic operations is preferred
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)
Knowledge of healthcare accounting and finance is preferred
Knowledge of computer accounting software
Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness
Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and produce quality results on time with attention to detail
Ability to work independently, with minimal guidance
Ability to work effectively with coworkers
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly
Ability to provide excellent customer service that is reflective of a culture that values trust and respect

Responsibilities

Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Responsible for timely and accurate completion of GL general journal entries, account analysis, and reconciliations for assigned areas, ensuring compliance with internal controls at all times.
Investigates financial activity which originates in other departments, such as patient billing, pharmacy, clinic front/back-office area, and purchasing department.
Performs moderately complex statistical, cost, and financial analysis of data
Improve financial status by analyzing results, monitoring variances, identifying trends, and recommending actions
Prepares drafts of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, budget, forecast and statistical reports, incorporating financial controls and regulatory guidelines
Maintains detailed work-papers to support general ledger
May involve occasional day travel to clinic sites to conduct meetings
Demonstrate “super-user” proficiencies in use of Dynamics accounting system
Participates in preparation of UDS, OSHPD and annual financial and other audits
Perform other duties as assigned