Accountant

Cedar Valley Hospice•Waterloo, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cedar Valley Hospice, a trusted not-for-profit organization with multiple local and national awards for high-quality, exceptional end-of-life care, including the area’s only 5-star hospice for patient care (awarded by Medicare.gov). As an Accountant, you’ll work collaboratively with Finance Team members and other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting, timely completion of financial activities, and compliance with applicable requirements. You’ll be responsible for general accounting, payroll, billing, financial reporting, reconciliations, grant accounting, and financial analysis for Cedar Valley Hospice. Cedar Valley Hospice’s “One Team, One Mission” mentality means we support each other and that every Cedar Valley Hospice employee plays a vital role in our organization’s story. We are the premier hospice provider serving 15 counties with offices in Waterloo, Grundy Center, Independence and Waverly, and are committed to helping patients live fully and comfortably wherever they call home.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
Minimum of two years of recent accounting experience preferred.
Experience with general ledger accounting, payroll, reconciliations, and financial reporting preferred.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Relevant education and/or professional experience may be considered in lieu of the stated degree requirement.
Healthcare, nonprofit, hospice, or grant accounting experience preferred.
Experience with accounting and payroll systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains the general ledger and ensures accurate financial records.
Prepares and posts month-end and other journal entries, including payroll, accruals, prepaids, investments, and other assigned entries.
Performs bank reconciliations and reviews bank activity for accuracy and unusual transactions.
Prepares financial reports, variance analysis, and other analytical reports as requested.
Processes and monitors payroll through Paycom and maintains payroll records.
Imports mileage data for payroll.
Prepares payroll journal entries and maintains accrued vacation records.
Reconciles benefit invoices to payroll information.
Prepares required payroll, wage, tax, and year-end reports, including W-2s and 941s.
Provides employee education and support related to Paycom and payroll processes.
Processes Medicare physician billing and Part B billing.
Maintains grant accounting records and prepares required expenditure and financial reports.
Responds to granting agency requests and supports grant audits.
Supports annual independent audits by preparing documentation, schedules, and requested information.
Maintains compliance with applicable accounting, payroll, tax, grant, and organizational requirements.
Collaborates with Finance Team members and other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial information.
Provides backup support for other Finance Team functions as assigned.