What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Clinica Romero?
Position Title: Staff Accountant
Department: Financial Services
Status: Full-time/Exempt
Reports To: Finance Controller
Summary of Position:
Has primary responsibility for maintaining and reconciling the input to general ledger. Provides monthly reports and audit support. Recommends and assists with improving current operations. Reports and supports to Finance Controller with financial analysis and works closely with the Accounting Clerk.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee cash receipts, accounts payable, petty cash, and payroll processing by accounting clerk.
- Responsible for payroll journal entries and payroll allocations.
- Responsible for maintaining fixed assets worksheets and depreciation schedule.
- Responsible for prepaid insurance worksheet and recording monthly insurance expense.
- Process insurance payment and reconciliations.
- Process monthly bank reconciliations.
- Process credit card payments and bank EFT’s journal entries.
- Process monthly and quarterly program receivable billings.
- Process various account reconciliations.
- Assist with Financial Audits.
- Additional analysis and research tasks for general ledgers, payroll, and accounts payable as requested.
Qualifications/Requirements
- BA or BS with major in Accounting or related field
- Minimum two years of experience in auditing or general accounting functions, preferably in health care or not-for-profit grant management environment. Ability to understand accounting principle (part of GAAP) and explain his / her use of that accounting principle in a particular situation.
- Proficient in Accounting software (e.g: FundEz; Quickbooks; Sage)
- MS Excel intermediate level experience and basic level exposure with PowerPoint and Word.
- Current driver’s license and access to car on a daily basis.
- Attention to detail with an ability to relate them to the big picture.
- Ability to prioritize (and on occasions re-prioritize) multiple tasks inherent in a fast-paced environment handle and manage his / her one’s time effectively.
- Excellent “‘Documentation and Work Presentation” skills
- Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Above-average verbal and written communication skills.
- Good analytical skills.
- Understand and speak Spanish (Desired but not required)
- Working knowledge of GL and AP modules and payroll software.
- Basic knowledge of any patient revenue management (billing and collection) software. (Desired but not required).
- Good presentation skills (Desired but not required).
Observes CMOAR policy/procedures regarding conduct in the work place:
- Observe regulations on time card use and reporting
- Maintain attendance as per policy
- Maintain a clean and safe work area.
- Observe general Safety/Employee Health policies and procedures including Fire regulations.
- Maintain a current annual health screening.
- Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of clients with regard to personal records and program issues development.
- Display clearly visible identification.
- Treats all employees, clients, neighborhood committee members with respect, dignity and in a courteous and professional manner in accordance to non-discriminatory policies and procedures and Union Agreement.
- Conduct only work related conversations when clients are waiting for service.
- Do not discuss other staff members, policies, problems or medical care in public areas of clinic.
Salary : $68,000 - $76,000
