Staff Accountant

Company Overview: Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center, Inc. (dba Cooperative Health) is a leading community health center serving the Midlands of South Carolina since 1981. It is deeply rooted in its mission of providing accessible, high quality, compassion health care in the spirit of the Good Samaritan. The organization’s values of: treating each other with respect, putting people first, being excellent at what we do, promoting a collaborative work environment, improving community/population health, fostering innovative thinkers, and getting results, are core attributes of every employee at Cooperative Health.

Position Summary: The Staff Accountant position is responsible for reconciling the following: the bank accounts, designated trial balance accounts, monthly pharmacy billing system reports, monthly dental billing system reports; for cross training in other positions, perform all bookkeeping duties for the for-profit entity Cooperative Conference Center, LLC (CCC) and the for-profit section of the Cooperative Health Centers’ Retail Pharmacy, and other duties as requested.

Principles Responsibilities:

• Reconcile the Center’s bank accounts monthly
• Reconcile the pharmacy and dental revenue reports monthly
• Crosstrain in other roles within accounting 
• Collects and analyzes account information by reconciling financial discrepancies
• Protects operations by assuring that financial data is kept confidential
• Perform monthly analysis and reconciliation of designated balance sheet accounts
• Detail preparation for annual audit
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Generate high quality and quantity output in performing the duties of the position
• Demonstrate problem solving skills
• Consistently meet deadlines as set forth by the Controller and Senior Accountant
• Adhere to all policies and procedures to include limiting distractions that may hinder work performance and productivity
• Ensure Month-End-Close Deadlines are met
• Provide full support to supervisors and accountants
• Attend departmental / Center-wide meetings as required
• Process GL Journal Entries and assist AP, AR and Payroll
• Assist with day to day, monthly and year end operations of the Finance Department
• Analyzes complex financial data and extracts and defines relevant information
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Ability to embody the mission and vision of Cooperative Health.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate with people from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and carry out work assignments independently and efficiently.
• Ability to maintain appropriate degree of confidentiality.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Qualifying experience must include at least three (3) years’ experience in accounting preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written forms.
• Must display professional attitude and maintain professional appearance.
• Must be dependable, honest, and forthcoming with changes that will improve Cooperative Health’s financial reporting goals.
• Must possess above average verbal and writing skills.
• Must be able to follow detailed written and oral instructions
• Must be able to deal with individuals of varying socio-economic background.
• Able to work as part of a team and foster the team concept.
• Must be dependable.
• Ability to prioritize, flexibility in work assignments.
• Positive outlook and attitude
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Willingness to work a flexible work schedule.
• Analyzes complex financial data and extracts and defines relevant information

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods sitting or standing
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Be able to sit, stand, stoop, squat for extended periods of time throughout the day
• Standing or walking for extended periods throughout the day

Company Conformance Statement

In the performance of respective job assignments, all employees are required to conform with Cooperative Health’s:

• Board approved policies and procedures;
• Confidentiality and professional provisions;
• Compliance program; and
• Standards of conduct.

**Cooperative Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cooperative Health complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.