What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant - hybrid position at Cherry Health?
Working in an integrated team model, the Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of accounting related duties which could include month end closing, preparing timely and accurate financial statements that reflect the financial condition of the agency, budget preparation, report preparation, cost projects, account balancing and analysis, and cost report preparation.
Who we are:
Cherry Health, Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operates in six counties across the state, is based in Grand Rapids. With a team of more than 800 health care professionals at 20 locations, Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers, expanding access, and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities, regardless of an individual’s insurance status or ability to pay. We provide primary care, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy services, substance abuse services, school based health centers and more.
Our Mission:
Cherry Health improves the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health care while encouraging access by those who are underserved.
Our Vision:
Our community will be healthier because we will seek out and welcome those who need our services. All will be treated as family with integrated, coordinated care to improve health and personal well-being.
- Reconcile Statement of Financial Position accounts to detail as needed.
- Prepare monthly journal entries noting completion on month end checklist.
- Complete General Ledger account analysis.
- Track grant funding, cash draws and complete required reports. Communicate with the grant team, foundation, and other entities.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports including cost reports, financial status reports and Uniform Data System (UDS) and vouchers for submission to state and federal agencies.
- Reconcile bank statements, create positive pay, ACH files and cash transfers.
- Reconcile payroll wage and deduction reports to the general ledger.
- Participate in budget preparation process.
- Work closely with Accounting Manager.
- Complete projects within assigned time frame and with minimal supervision.
- Understand and adhere to agency’s compliance standards as they appear in Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
- Keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state and organization’s regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
- Manage corporate credit card account and system.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Bachelors degree required in Business Administration or Accounting preferred
- CPA or CMA license preferred
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in accounting or finance related area required
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In lieu of the specified education and experience requirements, a proven capability to perform the essential functions of the job, as demonstrated by an equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant work experience may be considered.
Benefits:
Cherry Health has excellent benefit offerings, check out a sample of the benefits available to our team members below!
- 3 Medical Insurance Plan options for you and your family
- Dental and Vision Insurance Plans with providers across the State of Michigan
- Generous Paid Time Off benefit that includes 7 paid full day holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays!
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans
- Pet Insurance!
- Vendor discounts and much more!
