Accountant (9020)

Community Health Alliance-Ohio • Fairfield, OH

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Community Health Alliance is seeking an experienced Accountant to support sound financial decision-making by maintaining accurate financial records, monitoring financial performance, and ensuring compliance with established policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. The role maintains and oversees general ledger and related accounting functions, supports budgeting and audit processes, and works to improve accounting systems and processes. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Fairfield, Ohio. The Accountant partners with the CFO, senior leadership, Human Resources, IT, and other departments and performs additional duties as assigned by the CFO.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• At least five years of accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial management, budgeting, and financial operations.
• Proficiency in general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, evaluate performance, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Proficiency with accounting software and standard business applications, including spreadsheets, word processing, email, and presentations.
• Strong organizational, time-management, problem-solving, and prioritization skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present financial information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, exercise sound judgment and initiative, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Commitment to confidentiality, ethical conduct, professionalism, respectful communication, and high-quality customer service.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the mental health or healthcare industry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, intercompany transactions, cash receipts, and disbursements in accordance with established accounting practices and internal procedures.
• Monitor financial performance against approved budgets, plans, and standards; analyze variances and financial trends; and recommend improvements to financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and prepare required documentation and government reports.
• Maintain effective internal controls, safeguard organizational assets, and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations, and organizational policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems, automate processes, strengthen financial controls, and increase the efficiency and accuracy of financial and operational reporting.
• Partner with the CFO, senior leadership, Human Resources, IT, and other departments to support financial planning, employee benefits strategies, operational integration, and communication of financial information.
• Maintain current knowledge of accounting standards, regulations, and best practices through ongoing professional development.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the CFO.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Retirement plan with company match of up to 6%.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Employee training and continued education opportunities.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Licensure reimbursement.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Collaborative and mission-driven culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time