SUMMARY: The Sr. Accountant must exemplify excellent technical skills and knowledge of accounting principles and concepts related to financial reporting. The Sr. Accountant must possess the ability to interpret and offer solutions to complex accounting problems. The Sr. Accountant will work closely with the CFO on day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department. The Sr. Accountant maintains necessary schedules and documentation for monthly closings, quarterly reviews, and the annual audit. Sr Accountant reviews financial data for accuracy, reasonableness, and completeness; Applies GAAP Reporting Standards without exception. Manages and complete special projects and reporting requirements in a timely and accurate fashion.
Essential Duties
Accounting
Prepare day-to-day and month-end close entries including revenue, payroll, prepaid expenses, depreciation, unbilled accounts receivable, and accrued liabilities
Reconciling sub-ledger to general ledger account balances
Perform monthly reconciliations of bank accounts
Maintaining and reconciling fixed assets and prepaid schedules
Reconciliation of HSA, DCA and FSA Accounts
Assist with month-end and fiscal year-end closing process in accordance with GAAP
Assists CFO and external auditors at year-end with preparing schedules, providing explanations of supporting materials and procedures, and preparing any other necessary reports and schedules
Responsible for recommending and enforcing the internal controls, policies, and procedures
Performing monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position
Preparing monthly financial statements
Assists with annual budget preparation and support
Maintain chart of accounts and determine proper account coding for all classes of transactions in accordance with organizations policy
Supports CFO and other finance staff, as needed, for various health center reports such as Medicare cost report, grant budgeting, 401k reconciliations, payroll reporting, etc
Grants Management (in partnership with other Sr. Accountants)
Responsible for technical assistance and general support of grants administration and financial reporting, including federal grants (such as the 330 FQHC and Ryan White Part C grants), state grants (such as the Pennsylvania Challenge Grants), and private grants. Works with project teams to develop program budgets for state and private grants
Responsible for grants and revenue management across health center departments, in particular reconciling general ledger reports with patient billing systems, the donor database, the dispensary, and other activities.
Maintains and provides necessary records and documentation to support grant specific audits.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting or equivalent training and experience, required.
5-7 years’ experience in an accounting position, required, preferably in a non-profit organization.
Knowledge of grants management and reporting preferred.
Strong systems background using an integrated financial software package. Knowledge of Blackbaud Financial Edge a plus.
Knowledge of FAR, CFR as well as GAAP/FASB standards
Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong Excel skills required
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Must have a solid record of handling confidential information and data
Strong leadership and management skills.
Ability to work both independently and on a team; managing multiple tasks/projects at a time
To carry out its mission, it is of critical importance for Esperanza Health Center (EHC) to keep our patients, families, and workforce safe and healthy and to support the health of our global community. In keeping with this, EHC has mandated all workforce members on-site at any EHC location for any portion of their time be vaccinated for COVID-19. This also includes contractors and EHC volunteers. This vaccine mandate is in alignment with applicable local, state, and federal mandates.
Potential employees may request exemption consideration for EHC vaccine requirements for valid religious and medical reasons. Please note that start dates will be delayed until candidates are fully immunized, or valid exemption requests are reviewed and approved.