Staff Accountant

Axis Community Health • Pleasanton, CA

18h

About The Position

Axis Community Health, a nonprofit established in 1972, provides comprehensive healthcare services to over 15,000 individuals across all age groups in the Tri-Valley area. The mission of Axis Community Health is to provide quality, affordable, accessible and compassionate health care services that promote the well-being of all members of the community. Our mission is rooted in delivering high-quality patient care, encompassing primary healthcare, mental health support, and dental services. We are committed to ensuring access to essential healthcare services for every member of our community, irrespective of financial status, living situation, or insurance coverage. Job Summary: The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the financial operations of Axis Community Health by performing general accounting functions in accordance with GAAP, FQHC regulations, and grant compliance requirements. This role assists with month-end close, general ledger reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, payroll support, and preparation of financial reports. The Staff Accountant collaborates with finance team members to ensure accurate reporting, supports audits and grant tracking, and helps maintain financial integrity in support of Axis's mission to provide accessible, high quality healthcare to the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance.
• Two to four (2-4) years of accounting experience is required, preferably in a non-profit, healthcare, or FQHC setting.
• Knowledge of preparation of financial statements, journal entries, budgeting, and fixed assets.
• Ability to work proficiently with a variety of spreadsheet programs, in-house programs, networks, and other technology related to financial functions.
• Excellent knowledge of fiscal functions in a nonprofit setting to include accounting, bookkeeping, and patient/client billing.
• Experience with, and understanding of, utilization management, use and costs associated with health care service industry, and managed care plans.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to perform multiple job functions and to organize and prioritize job duties effectively.
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Outlook and Excel (advanced function knowledge) with the ability to type 35 WPM with minimal errors.
• Work with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment within scope of authority.
• Excellent written, verbal, and telephone communication skills.
• Excellent employee relations skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently as well as on a team with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and a professional demeanor and must positively represent the organization at all times.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships.
• Must be able to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Must be able to be at work regularly and on time.
• Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently or in a group setting.
• A can-do attitude and attention to detail.
• Must be able to use office equipment (i.e., copier, fax, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Sage experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares general ledger entries and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist in monthly financial close process.
• Assist with accounts payable processing and reconciliation.
• Assist with payroll processing and reconciliation.
• Assist with audit preparation for the fiscal department and other departments as needed.
• Assist with maintaining grant accounting activities that produce required reports, provide financial controls that assist in grant compliance, and facilitate efficient work processes.
• Assist in the completion of tax filings and ensure the timely submission of all government filings.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and GAAP accounting practices.
• Develop and implement accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures, recommending changes and process improvement.
• Provide backup for the Accounting Manager in his/her absence.
• Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings and training events as assigned.
• May be required to perform other related duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer paid health, dental, and vision benefits to the employee.
• Option to participate in a 403(B) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
• Partial educational reimbursement.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Accrued paid time off with each pay period.
• Employee discount programs.
• Colleague Referral Bonus Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees