Accountant

Cedar Valley Hospice•Waterloo, IA

About The Position

Cedar Valley Hospice is seeking an Accountant to work collaboratively with Finance Team members and other departments. The role supports accurate financial reporting, timely completion of financial activities, and compliance with applicable requirements. Responsibilities span general accounting, payroll, billing, financial reporting, reconciliations, grant accounting, and financial analysis.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; relevant education and/or professional experience may be considered in lieu of the stated degree requirement.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Excel.
Ability to move up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to alternate between sitting, standing, and moving throughout the workday.
Pre-employment/post-offer physical, TB, and drug screen required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Minimum of two years of recent accounting experience preferred.
Experience with general ledger accounting, payroll, reconciliations, and financial reporting preferred.
Healthcare, nonprofit, hospice, or grant accounting experience preferred.
Experience with accounting and payroll systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain the general ledger and accurate financial records.
Prepare and post month-end and other journal entries, including payroll, accruals, prepaids, investments, and other assigned entries.
Perform bank reconciliations and review bank activity for accuracy and unusual transactions.
Prepare financial reports, variance analysis, and other analytical reports as requested.
Process and monitor payroll through Paycom and maintain payroll records.
Import mileage data for payroll.
Prepare payroll journal entries and maintain accrued vacation records.
Reconcile benefit invoices to payroll information.
Prepare required payroll, wage, tax, and year-end reports, including W-2s and 941s.
Provide employee education and support related to Paycom and payroll processes.
Process Medicare physician billing and Part B billing.
Maintain grant accounting records and prepare required expenditure and financial reports.
Respond to granting agency requests and support grant audits.
Support annual independent audits by preparing documentation, schedules, and requested information.
Maintain compliance with applicable accounting, payroll, tax, grant, and organizational requirements.
Collaborate with Finance Team members and other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial information.
Provide backup support for other Finance Team functions as assigned.
Travel to Cedar Valley Hospice locations as needed.