Accountant

Promise Healthcare•Champaign, IL

37d•$67,728 - $84,230

About The Position

At Promise Healthcare, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of the diverse communities we serve by providing high-quality, equitable healthcare to people of all ages. Our vision is to be a catalyst for positive change, shaping a future where healthcare is not a privilege but a fundamental right for every person and no one is left behind. Be a part of a team that values excellence, equity, and community. If you're ready to lead with passion and precision, apply now to become our Accountant and help us make a lasting impact on the future of healthcare. As the Accountant you will be responsible for assisting the Chief Financial Officer in planning and managing all phases of financial activities to include auditing, budgeting, cost reporting, billing, collections, accounts payable, cash receipts, pension plan accounting, grant management, contractual compliance and monitoring, financial reporting and presentations. Work is performed with a minimum of technical supervision and often requires initiative and independent judgment. This position currently supervises our Accounting Assistant position.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Business Administration or equivalent years of experience required.
Two years' experience as an accountant or equivalent.
Knowledge of automated accounting systems, word processing programs and spreadsheet applications.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree strongly preferred.
Experience in Medical/Dental/Behavioral Health billing preferred.
NextGen software experience preferred.
FQHC background is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists the CFO with organizing and directing the maintenance of the accounting system.
Conducts and coordinates program and fiscal reviews for compliance with funding requirements and internal controls under the direction of the CFO.
Assists the CFO in developing and maintaining budgeting systems that provide control of expenditures to include individual programs and consolidated budgets.
Monitors accounts payable, accounts receivables, and payroll records for appropriate processing and recording.
Prepares individual program and consolidated financial statements, invoices, and other reports for submission to external agencies and internal management.
Prepares specialized reports and completes specialized projects as requested by management.
Reconciles agency bank statements.
Performs other duties assigned by the CFO in keeping with our mission, vision and values.