Staff Accountant (Full-Time)

ChildServe • Johnston, IA

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About The Position

ChildServe is hiring a full-time Staff Accountant to analyze financial activity, reconcile accounts, and assist with financial reporting. The role supports accurate monthly financials and organizational business plans, budgets, and forecasts. It also assists with budgeting, annual audit preparation, external reporting, and special projects such as software implementations and process improvements.

ChildServe partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life. It is a pediatric healthcare provider offering services in complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. Established in 1928, ChildServe provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.

Requirements

• Three years of medical billing experience.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office and proficiency with Excel, and the ability to learn new software programs proficiently.
• Knowledge of Medicaid rules and HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively and professionally in English, in reading, writing, and speaking.

Nice To Haves

• Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree in Accounting or Business Administration (preferred).
• Experience in nonprofit, human services, or healthcare/insurance fields (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Reconcile general ledger accounts monthly, quarterly, and annually as needed.
• Prepare and analyze reports to ensure accuracy and support business plans, budgets, and forecasts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Perform assigned monthly tasks and journal entries to support accurate monthly financial statements.
• Review revenue and expense fluctuations, investigate their causes, and communicate variances and recommendations for improvement.
• Assist with internal annual processes, including budgeting, annual audit preparation, and external reporting.
• Support special projects, including software implementations, process improvements, and requests from other areas of the company.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree