Accounting Generalist – Grants Pass

Wage is $65-75,000/yr.

The Accounting Generalist contributes to the overall success of the Finance Department by communicating effectively and candidly, collaborating closely with other finance team members, and reporting to the Controller on all accounting functions. Success will be demonstrated through teamwork with the management team and employing action-oriented problem solving. This hands-on role contributes to proper accounting procedures and controls, accrual entries and proper recording of all revenue and expense transactions, accurate accounts payable processing, review and timely submission, and month-end journal entries properly completed. This role contributes to the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer and Controller. Excellent multitasker with exceptional communication and time management skills. Assist accounting with data entry, processing, recording transactions, updating the general ledger, assisting with audits or fact-checking, and preparing budgets and reports as needed.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reconciles identified discrepancies with regard to journal and accounting transactions, reviews, research, and analyzes reporting errors, creates reports and compiles supporting documents for corrections within accounting systems, and guides management through corrective actions.

Works with Controller and/or CFO and executive management as point of contact to respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.

• Works with accounting to identify proper general ledger accounts to be charged.

• Ensures proper approval and receipt of goods and services, account codes, cost allocation and assist accounting in gathering information for appropriate entry into the accounts payable accounting system.

• Maintains accurate accounts payable files and contact information.

• Prepares invoices and supporting documentation for accounts payable, prepares check runs on a routine basis, and arranges for mailing vendor checks.

• Scans vendor checks and supporting documentation and mails checks to vendors.

• Reconcile payroll and benefit accounts.

• Credit card reconciliation

• Complies with company policies, and procedures.

• Assists in the preparation of annual budgets and various government and grant reports, if needed, and other miscellaneous projects.

• Back up support for accounting as needed.

• Completes other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, and EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent education required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred.

• Professional certification preferred.

• Two years or more of experience in all aspects of accounts payable, with healthcare experience preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Excellent communications skills, including the ability to apply policies and procedures to solve everyday problems and deal with a variety of situations.

• Knowledge of general ledger, accounts payable practices, basic billing, and business office procedures with a basic understanding of proper accounting principles.

• Strong computer skills such as a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability and experience to review and analyze data and information and recommend actions supporting the organization’s goals and objectives.