Staff Accountant

Family HealthCare Network • Visalia, CA

31d • $70,304 - $105,456 • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is responsible for providing financial information to key stakeholders, preparing financial statements and performing accounting activities.

Requirements

• Possesses proficiency in written and verbal communication, basic mathematics, computer applications, and technical systems.
• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree program in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; or A combination of relevant experience and completion of a high school diploma with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, or General Educational Development (GED) with a minimum overall score of 162.5, and healthcare-related knowledge frequently acquired through completion of a trade school, para-professional, or certificate-type program.
• If an individual has completed a degree at a higher level than required by the role and had a stronger GPA in that program, they may provide proof of GPA from that degree in lieu of the high school diploma or Bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of three years of experience demonstrating an understanding of accounting principles and U.S. GAAP requirements.
• A minimum credit score of 650.
• Ability to prepare more complex documents in Microsoft Word, including creating tables, charts, graphs and other elements.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel to analyze data, including the use of formulas, functions, lookup tables, and other standard spreadsheet elements.
• Ability to develop sophisticated presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint, including the use of embedded objects, transitions, and other elements.
• Job duties require the employee to effectively communicate complex and/or technical information to co-workers and others.
• Able to exercise tact and diplomacy in the resolution of mild conflicts or disagreements.
• Compiles, analyzes and prepares information in an effective written form, including correspondence, reports, articles, or other documentation.
• Effectively conveys technical information to non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Possesses strong organizational skills, in order to manage and direct the activities of one or more functional areas of the organization.
• Works both independently and as part of a team.
• Job responsibilities require individual development of priorities for effective performance of duties, including re-prioritization in response to changes in circumstances.
• Ability to determine an effective response to situations encountered within established precedent.
• Duties require analysis of information following established methods, not requiring the employee’s own opinions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for general accounting activities, including preparing, reviewing, and posting monthly journal entries and complex non-recurring journal entries to the general ledger. Reviews journal entries of Accounting Technicians, Payroll Clerks, and Accounting Clerks.
• Analyzes data and trends to determine appropriate general ledger accruals.
• Performs general account analysis and reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to ensure accuracy.
• Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures and recommending changes.
• Verifies accuracy of accounting records through audits and reviewing the work of clerks and technicians.
• Performs various month-end and year-end close activities and reporting, including preparing and analyzing departmental and site level reports.
• Assists in preparing and consolidating financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger.
• Analyzes and prepares portions of the annual operating budget and makes recommendations for adjustments to budget levels at a site, account, or departmental level.
• Develops optimal methods for communicating financial information through the use of graphs, charts, and tables for month-end and year-end reporting.
• Prepares documentation for external audits.
• Responsible for preparing documents and reports for federal, state and local government agencies, including assisting with cost reports and budget reports for DHCS, HRSA, Title X, and other Grant-related entities.
• Assists in the preparation of Form 990 filing to the Department of Treasury – Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
• Prepares Business Property Statements (571-L) and Annual Filing of Welfare Claim (267-A) for various local governmental agencies.
• Prepares the annual 1099-Misc filing to the Department of Treasury – Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
• Responsible for performing internal audit functions, including cash audits.
• Monitors 340b compliance for contract pharmacy agreements.
• Assists in ensuring internal compliance to finance policies and third-party covenants.
• Assists in performing special audits as assigned.
• Responsible for adhering to the Attendance and Absenteeism Policy, recognizing that regular attendance is considered an essential function of all FHCN positions.
• Ability to present to and work at any FHCN location, both at the beginning of a shift or during a shift, based on business need.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level