Accountant II

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

17h•$70,304 - $88,751•Onsite

About The Position

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is seeking an Accountant II to perform accounting tasks involving analysis and reconciliation of assigned general ledger accounts and accounting programs, while ensuring accuracy. The role is highly involved in internal and external audits, provides guidance and leadership to lower-level accounting staff, and serves as a liaison to internal and external customers. Specific duties may vary depending on assignment. The position is based at 823 Gateway Center Way, San Diego, CA 92102, and is regular full-time, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional travel between sites and other locations is required. The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to community medicine and culturally competent care for medically underserved people.

Requirements

Five years of accounting experience.
Three years of specific functional accounting experience may be required depending on the assignment, such as grant accounting, payroll, or budgets.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge, and ability to perform the essential duties and meets any required state or federal certification requirements.
A valid California driver's license, an automobile, and proof of minimum car insurance required under California law; an acceptable driving record is also required.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience is strongly preferred.
Car insurance coverage limits of $100,000 are recommended.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with internal and external customers, follow up on questions and discrepancies, and act as a liaison between Accounting and internal customers.
Conduct in-depth analysis, reviews, and audits of assigned programs, processes, or accounting functions, such as payroll, accounts payable, or grants.
Review and analyze financial reports to identify errors, misstatements, and unrecorded transactions; maintain documentation and resolve issues promptly and accurately.
Guide lower-level staff in resolving issues and work with internal departments and external customers to identify, research, and resolve discrepancies.
Coordinate external audits, prepare audit schedules, liaise with internal customers and external auditors or customers, and research and prepare audit materials.
Gather and compile data from a variety of sources and prepare, distribute, and maintain periodic and ad-hoc reports.
Implement prompt and proper corrections to errors, misstatements, or unrecorded transactions identified in reports.
Prepare journal, payroll, and/or general ledger entries, maintain documentation, and ensure timely payments and remittances.
Ensure adherence to state and federal rules and regulations and departmental standards.
Review entries made by lower-level staff for accuracy and timeliness.
Provide high-level support to assigned accounting functions, which may include budget preparation, grant management, budget proposals, and resource utilization.
Perform other duties as assigned.