Accounting Manager
About The Position
MedLink Georgia is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to support its healthcare professionals. The Accounting Manager oversees daily accounting operations to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and adherence to GAAP. The role manages general ledger activities, month-end close processes, accounts payable, fixed assets, and financial analyses, and collaborates with operational leaders to provide financial insights and support organizational initiatives. The position also supervises and develops accounting staff, oversees accounts payable systems and processes, maintains internal controls and contract records, and supports external audits. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret financial data and make recommendations.
- Ability to exercise judgment and discretion when applying and interpreting organizational policies and procedures.
- Excellent supervisory and analytical skills and the ability to motivate staff.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize work, handle multiple tasks, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with staff, vendors, and auditors.
Nice To Haves
- CPA, CMA, or MBA.
- Healthcare accounting experience.
- Experience with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), community health centers, or nonprofit healthcare organizations.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily accounting functions, including the general ledger, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed assets, and accounts payable.
- Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Maintain and enhance internal controls to safeguard organizational assets.
- Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures, and perform ad hoc research and account analysis.
- Oversee invoice processing, coding, approvals, and payments; manage invoice and credit memo verification, coding, entry, and approvals.
- Review weekly payments with the CFO for authorization and alignment with financial strategy.
- Maintain vendor files, including obtaining current W-9s/W-8s and certificates of insurance when appropriate, and maintain positive vendor relationships.
- Prepare company credit applications and seek favorable payment terms.
- Complete timely year-end 1099 and 1096 reporting.
- Administer AP automation and company purchase card software, including user, division, location, and coding setup; verify transactions and ensure they are posted within the current accounting period or appropriately accrued.
- Prepare month-end journal entries, including accruals.
- Approve sales invoices for subleases and grant-related billing.
- Review bank account reconciliations monthly; regularly reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Maintain a centralized repository of vendor contracts, MSAs, and SOWs, and ensure AP processes reflect contractual payment terms.
- Implement and manage controls for vendor setup, payment approvals, and fraud prevention.
- Support external audits by preparing schedules and documentation; conduct cash audits and support regular site-level fixed asset audits.
- Conduct annual certificate-of-insurance audits and coordinate timely vendor updates.
- Administer Rillion, Ramp, and Amazon accounts and train new users on AP-related software.
- Improve AP processes continuously and participate in cross-departmental initiatives.
- Supervise and mentor accounting staff; assign, review, and prioritize departmental work.
- Conduct performance evaluations, provide ongoing coaching and development, and promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure team members comply with company policies and departmental procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
