Senior Accountant chez Tri-Cities Community Health

Description

ABOUT US

Tri-Cities Community Health (TCCH) was established in May of 1981 by five visionary women with a desire to provide quality, accessible health care for farm and migrant workers. Today, our Federally Qualified Health Center (FQCH) provides comprehensive primary care to underserved communities in Pasco, Kennewick and Richland. TCCH offers a medical home with wraparound services that include dental, behavioral health, optometry, pharmacy and endocrinology. We care for the whole patient and provide social services and special programs (WIC & Maternal Support Services) to further support our patients’ health and well-being.

PURPOSE

Under the general supervision of the Controller and CFO, the Senior Accountant assists with preparing the organization’s monthly financial statements, manages the financial close and ensures the accuracy of financial transactions and compliance with company policies and procedures along with specific focus on grant management and capital projects. Reviews and analysis reconciliations for accuracy and completeness. Continuously seek opportunities for process and workflow improvement.

Requirements

Minimum Education:

A bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Work Experience:

Three years of progressively responsible accounting experience including maintaining the general ledger with exposure to federal/state contracts and grants.

Experience in a health care setting preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Must be bondable

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Knowledge of and experience in applying GAAP.

Proficient in accrual-based accounting.

General knowledge of standardized accounting systems.

Must be computer proficient.

Must be proficient with Excel.

Must be willing to work beyond regularly scheduled shifts.

Salary Range:  $81,019.34-118,218.93/DOE 

Essential Functions

Essential functions are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job’s purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical and fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person is held accountable. Following are the essential functions of the   job, along with the corresponding performance standards. 

1. Monthly Financial Close

a. Review monthly reconciliations for all   balance sheet accounts, ensuring that correct sources are used and   referenced. 

b. Import data from various systems into   financial software, including pharmacy, medical, dental, and lease reporting.   Prepare revenue accruals and allocations, ensuring recognition in the correct   period.

c. Assist with review and analysis of   monthly financial reports.

d. Research discrepancies and prepare   journal entries, with backup documentation, to correct variances as   necessary.

e. Develop methods to improve efficiency   and timeline of the monthly close. 

2. Grant Management

a. Prepare source documents to support grant   drawdowns and invoices.

b. Maintain thorough documentation and   ensure compliance with grant requirements.

c. Prepare support for related audit   requests, including federal single audit and grant program audits.

3. Fixed Asset Management

a. Maintain fixed asset database, recording depreciation, additions, and disposals.

b. Manage capital projects, setting up   new projects as needed, ensuring expenses are captured and allocated to the   correct project, and ensuring bids, budget information, and other supporting   documentation are on file.

c. Prepare management reports, including   budget and status reports for capital projects.

4. Annual Financial Audit

a. Assist with preparation of the annual   financial audit and federal single audit.

b. Assist in attaining the department   goal of zero audit adjustments.

c. Contribute to minimizing the   management comments regarding significant control weakness.

d. Ensure that requested information is   orderly, accurate, and completed within specified deadlines.

e. Ensure that the information contains   adequate back-up and source references.

5. Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial   Analysis

a. Assist the CFO and Controller with   preparation of the annual budget.

b. Assist with the preparation of   financial forecasts and variance analysis as required.

c. Provide routine or ad hoc financial   analysis, as needed.

d. Ensure accurate financial tracking, analysis and reporting of grant-funded programs.

6. Provide oversight to accounting staff and assist others within the department as necessary

a. Review and post entries completed by accounting staff. 

b. Participate in interviews and candidate selection for the finance team.

c. Provide training, guidance, and support as needed and serve as a liaison to those outside of the department. 

Complete all other duties as assigned. 

Tri-Cities Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.