Accountant
About The Position
Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or the CFO’s designee, the Accountant assists with the accounting functions of OFH. The role is responsible for banking activities and for maintaining accurate, current fixed-asset, inventory, and lease-equipment records. It also assists with preparing and documenting grant and contract invoices, rental invoices, financial reports, and monthly journal entries in accordance with established policies and procedures and applicable federal and state agency requirements. The Accountant coordinates accounting and cost-accounting functions, supports purchasing and accounts-payable processes, reconciles bank balance-sheet accounts and credit-card transactions, and assists with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities. The role also maintains equipment and storage records, prepares vendor bid packages and price checks, and helps ensure proper documentation and coding for purchases and cash disbursements. The position requires compliance with HIPAA and applicable local, state, and federal regulations; participation in quality assurance and improvement activities; and use of the organization’s electronic health record and related systems. All employees participate in Omni Family Health’s Patient Centered Health Home Model.
Requirements
- A four-year college degree with a major in Accounting or Business Administration is required, or six or more years of experience in a similar accounting position may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
- Must be a self-starter and able to coordinate accounting and cost-accounting functions to produce operational and financial reports.
- Ability to use independent judgment and maintain professional, effective working relationships with personnel, banks, outside auditors, and local, state, and federal agencies.
- Knowledge of maintaining and reviewing financial or statistical records.
- Knowledge of methods, practices, and terminology used in financial and statistical record keeping.
- Knowledge of office practices, systems, and procedures.
- Ability to operate office machines and a computerized accounting system; advanced computer knowledge is required.
- Promotes and believes in the OFH mission.
- Ability to relate to the public regardless of ethnic, religious, or economic status.
- Must maintain HIPAA compliance and treat member information confidentially.
- Must comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of experience in a similar accounting position is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate, complete inventory lists, fixed-asset lists, and databases for each facility and department on a quarterly basis.
- Keep storage organized and provide analysis and recommendations for facility storage as needed.
- Maintain the new-asset list and record equipment movements within and between locations according to established procedures.
- Prepare annual and as-needed bid packages and vendor price checks to obtain favorable pricing.
- Coordinate accounting and cost-accounting functions to ensure proper coding and documentation in accordance with the budget and accounting system.
- Review purchasing requisitions and purchase orders for compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and budget.
- Assist in reviewing accounts-payable statements and ensure accounts payable are paid on time.
- Complete required documentation for purchased equipment before payment in accordance with financial protocols.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date files for payables and disbursements according to established policies, procedures, or management direction.
- Review documentation and coding required for cash disbursements in accordance with financial procedures.
- Post monthly journal-entry keys as directed by the supervisor.
- Reconcile bank balance-sheet accounts and credit-card transactions.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial close activities.
- Assist with preparing monthly rental invoices and monthly and quarterly contract and grant invoices, and maintain accurate grant-budget balances.
- Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
- Maintain awareness of and comply with HIPAA regulations and requirements; keep member information confidential.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Participate in QA/QI activities and contribute to organizational performance improvement.
- Learn and use the EHR/EOHR and applicable electronic systems, including NextGen, Healthport, PMS, QSI, and other features as implemented.
- Participate in Omni Family Health’s Patient Centered Health Home Model.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
