Assistant Controller

Administrative/Clinical•Yakima, WA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Health of Central Washington (CHCW) offers an opportunity to work in a culturally rich, diverse and rewarding healthcare environment with exceptional health benefits, Life insurance, PTO, Paid holidays, Retirement and more! CHCW is looking for a quality, ambitious, and enthusiastic Assistant Controller to join our team in Yakima. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to be a key member of the accounting team and help shape the rapid growth of the Organization. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday. The incumbent performs and assists with various corporate accounting systems, including general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, internal controls, and grant/contracts tracking and compliance. Recommends, implements, and evaluates procedures and systems to ensure maximum efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of accounting information and processing of financial obligations and safeguarding of corporate assets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of three (3) years of professional accounting experience
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel
Experience with ERP Systems
Impeccable integrity
Exceptional customer service
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to work effectively as a team member
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Extremely organized with strong investigative and follow-up skills as well as attention to details
Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred
Knowledge of not-for profit healthcare industry strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Assisting the Controller with the overall accounting function to include payroll, accounts payable, fixed assets and cash management.
Assisting with the development, monitoring and maintaining of annual budgets.
Assisting with completing monthly management reports and annual cost reports.
Assisting the Controller with Developing, documenting, communicating, and monitoring internal controls and accounting procedures.
Assisting with managing the General Ledger (GL) and the GL Chart of Accounts.
Assisting with developing and maintaining costing systems.
Assisting with ensuring timely general ledger closing to include account reconciliation and journal entry preparation.
Assisting with invoicing and financially managing grants.
Assisting with reviewing the work completed by other accounting team members.
Assisting with the preparation of external audit and tax information requirements and the timely completion of schedules.
Attending educational seminars to further understanding of changing guidelines in health care, grant accounting, GAAP, and technologies when requested.