Accountant

Description Position Summary The Accountant position will apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by compiling information, preparing profit and loss statements, and utilizing appropriate accounting control procedures. Assist controller in various tasks, as requested.

Schedule

• Flexible, may require some evening and weekends

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists with the preparation of various subsidiary schedules designed to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to the general ledger documenting business transactions including the recordation of payroll expenses.

• Perform periodic analyses of general ledger accounts and propose adjustments and reclassifications, as necessary.

• Assist with maintenance of subsidiary schedules of accounts to control balances in ledger, such as, but not limited to:

• Prepayments

• Deferrals

• Deposits

• Depreciation

• Process and disburse requests for petty cash.

• Receives bank statements from the controller and assists with the monthly reconciliation of bank account balances with transactions recorded in the general ledger.

• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information and trends

• Attend departmental meetings as necessary.

• Maintain a positive working relationship with staff.

• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications Minimum Requirements

• Microsoft Office/Word/Excel/Outlook
• Proficient in SAGE MIP or equivalent accounting software
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Ability to work as a team player and work independently
• Reliable transportation
• Must be able to travel from facility to facility
• This position requires 10 % travel outside the local area.

Required Education/Experience And/or Licensure/Certification

• B/A or B/S Degree in Accounting, or similar education and coursework
• Experience may substitute for education
• 3 years minimum accounting experience, healthcare or non-profit setting preferred
• Commitment to goals and philosophy of Northeast Community Clinic
• Valid State Identification

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• OSHA Category 3 – Involves no regular exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, and tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues are not a condition of employment.
• The work is majority of the time sedentary in nature.
• The employee is regularly required to communicate, frequently required to use repetitive motions, move, remain stationary, regularly push, pull and lift up to 20 pounds and occasionally push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office/clinic setting (in some cases both settings) and to use standard office/clinic equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, read printed materials and use a computer, and communicate in person and over the telephone.