Accountant (ON-SITE MA/NH residents)

Community Health Connections•Fitchburg, MA

1d•$67,000 - $83,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant / Financial Analyst assists the VP of Finance in preserving the Health Center’s tangible and intangible assets and finances, and in reporting them to responsible parties on time and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The position works independently with minimal supervision and plans, coordinates, and carries out tasks needed to meet its responsibilities. This is an on-site position for Massachusetts or New Hampshire residents. The role supports the VP of Finance with monthly closing and other accounting and finance work, including grants and contracts administration, reporting, journal entries, reconciliations, fixed assets, and prepaid expenses. The Accountant also assists with year-end and site audits and completes specified annual filings. The position requires managing a deadline-driven workload while producing accurate, high-quality work and demonstrating commitment to the health center’s mission, values, and standards.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution, with a major in Accounting or Finance.
2 to 5 years of applicable accounting experience; experience with grants and payroll is preferred.
Prior experience in a nonprofit setting, preferably healthcare.
Advanced computer skills, including strong Excel spreadsheet and database management skills.
Demonstrated experience with administrative policies and practices.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and plan, coordinate, and carry out assigned responsibilities.
Ability to work as a team member and handle sensitive information confidentially.
Proactive and analytical problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Proficiency in reading and writing English.
Accounting knowledge, skills, education, and experience.
Ability to use a computer and familiarity with business software programs.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
Customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to sit for extended periods.
Ability to self-transport to local meetings and meetings at other CHC sites.
Ability to travel out of state for conferences or other health- or health-center-related events.

Nice To Haves

Experience with grants and payroll.
Prior nonprofit experience, preferably in healthcare.

Responsibilities

Manage grants and contracts, including budgets, accounting, and reporting.
Work with Grant Program Directors to ensure they understand grant requirements and timelines.
Participate in meetings concerning grant and contract administration.
Work with the Grants Manager to ensure funds are spent within the grant period.
Maintain grant staffing allocations.
Prepare grant- and other-income-related financial portions of the annual UDS report.
Produce General Ledger reporting as needed.
Complete assigned monthly 340B self-audits by the 25th of the month.
Assist with the annual year-end audit and applicable site audits.
Complete annual filings for CHC Holdings, including the IRS 990, MA PC, and 3ABC report.
Prepare monthly standard journal entries and supporting schedules as needed.
Prepare and update balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations monthly and on time.
Maintain the fixed asset sub-ledger, depreciation schedules, fixed asset journal entries, and reconciliation of the sub-ledger to the general ledger.
Manage prepaid expense and insurance accounts and their recurring journal entries.
Manage workload effectively to deliver high-quality work on time in a deadline-driven environment.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the health center’s mission, values, and standards.