Full Charge Accountant - GRANTS

Frontier Behavioral Health•Spokane, WA

1d•$32 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

As a key member of the Finance team this position performs the accurate and timely accounting tasks related to general ledger maintenance and reconciliation, grant contract compliance, cost distribution and allocation plan maintenance, financial reporting, and governmental reporting. This position has the responsibility of ensuring all cost-based transactions follow GAAP and single audit standards. This position maintains and documents procedures by recommending policy and procedure updates that follow industry best practices, FASB accounting standards, and other regulatory and industry guidance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
Five years of accounting experience.
Some accounting experience may be substituted with applicable healthcare/non-profit experience or additional education.
Strong analytical skills.
Knowledge of and experience using accounting software.
Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, is highly desirable.
Knowledge of GAAP, fixed asset management, general ledger reconciliations, and federal tax reporting.

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare or non-profit.
Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.

Responsibilities

Maintain compliance with current contract requirements and prepare grant program billings, reconciliations, and financial statements for various reporting periods.
Act as a liaison between external program administrators and internal program directors.
Reconcile GL accounts and ensure that all entries and transactions are accurate and reported in compliance with relevant accounting standards and government regulations.
Process and complete monthly closing allocations according to the monthly closing schedule.
Maintain and reconcile the self-funded medical benefit plan accounting records.
Assist in coordination of agency audits and outside monitoring.
Develop and maintain software reporting functionality for the Finance office.
Perform standard and ad hoc reporting using Excel and other application report writers as necessary.
Prepare journal entries, accruals, and corrections.
Ensure accuracy of accounting data.
Assist in preparing year-end and month-end financial statements, including closing journal voucher
Assist in developing, updating and implementing departmental policies and procedures.
Comply with FBH policies and procedures.
Serve as the back-up to other Accountants and Accounting Specialists as needed.
Establish and maintain a professional working relationship with all FBH staff.
Maintain and enhance customer service to ensure that both external and internal customers of FBH have a positive experience of FBH.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employees accrue up to 26 days of PTO in the first year of employment
9 Paid Federal Holidays
Extended Sick Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Time
Compressed Workweek option resulting in up to additional 26 days off per year
Medical, Dental and Vision
403b plan including standard 3% employer contribution plus an additional 3% employer match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Company paid Life Insurance coverage that starts the first of the month following 6 months from your date of hire.
Signing Bonus!
No-cost licensure supervision for those pursuing clinical licensure.
Federal and State Loan Forgiveness Program for qualifying Programs.
Reimbursement of License/Certification application fee that is required for the position.
Free Employee Assistance Program
Staff Discounts at various FBH partners throughout Spokane!