Finance Coordinator

Clinica Sierra Vista•Bakersfield, CA

About The Position

The Finance Coordinator efficiently delivers support services to Clinica Sierra Vista’s Finance and Accounting departments and works closely with the Executive Director of Finance. The role helps accomplish departmental goals and directives, including special projects requiring a high level of confidentiality, detail, and professionalism. Support includes coordinating meetings, taking minutes, managing special projects, and performing other activities as needed. The position provides administrative, operational, and project support across Finance and Accounting, including contracts, grants, purchasing, financial audits, and related operations. The Finance Coordinator also supports compliance, onboarding, reporting, process improvement, and coordination with Finance Leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration or business, and/or at least two years of experience in an FQHC and/or the healthcare industry.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.

Nice To Haves

Experience with EPIC or an EHR system.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and coordinating the daily calendar, scheduling meetings, and arranging logistics as directed.
Provide support for strategic planning, objectives, overall financial operations, and departmental activities.
Arrange meeting space, prepare agendas, take notes or minutes, track follow-up items, and secure food and supplies as needed.
Help establish administrative practices, policies, and protocols to maximize return on investment and meet compliance standards.
Work with Finance Leadership to keep team members informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities and follow up appropriately.
Assist with implementing policies, programs, and practices to help Finance and Accounting operations comply with federal, state, and local regulations and accreditation standards.
Coordinate meetings with Directors and Senior Leadership and attend meetings involving Finance and Operational Leadership as needed.
Coordinate onboarding for new Finance and Accounting employees.
Ensure tools developed to improve financial operations are deployed, implemented, and updated as needed.
Support financial operations involving contracts, grants, purchasing, financial audits, and other Finance and Accounting activities.
Follow up on assignments and reports for the Executive Director of Finance.
Participate in process improvement activities.
Reconcile invoices and expense reports for the Finance and Accounting departments.
Create and maintain reports and presentations as directed.
Maintain accurate files and records to support tracking and follow-up.
Collaborate and communicate with Finance Leadership on Finance and Accounting projects.