Staff Accountant

Position Information
Company	HEALing Community Health
Job Title	Staff Accountant
Department	Finance
Job Classification	Full-Time, Exempt
Work Schedule	Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours may be required to meet business needs.
Reporting Relationship	Reports to the Chief Financial Officer
Supervisory Responsibility	None
Location	On-site, Atlanta, GA
Date Approved	________________

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITY (JOB PURPOSE)

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the organization's financial records and supporting sound financial stewardship through accurate accounting, reporting, budgeting, and compliance activities. This position oversees day-to-day accounting operations, assists with financial planning and analysis, supports HRSA and grant compliance requirements, and collaborates with operational leaders to ensure effective financial management across the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following are the essential functions of this position. The employee must be able to perform each of these functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Operational Oversight

• Provides day-to-day functional oversight, coaching, and support to accounting and billing staff to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant work. This position does not have direct reports and does not carry authority for hiring, discipline, or performance evaluation.
• Assists in the preparation of financial, grant, audit, cost report, UDS, and regulatory reports.
• Supports continuous improvement of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Collaborates with operational leaders to resolve billing, reimbursement, and patient account issues.
• Performs other duties assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.

Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Maintains the general ledger and records accounting transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Prepares accurate monthly financial statements, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Oversees accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash reconciliations, and other routine accounting functions.
• Reviews financial information for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with organizational policies.
• Analyzes financial results and identifies trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Supports audits and responds to requests from external auditors and regulatory agencies.

Budgeting and Financial Analysis

• Assists in developing annual operating and grant budgets.
• Develops financial models, forecasts, and budget-to-actual analyses.
• Prepares financial presentations and reports for executive leadership and the Board.
• Partners with department leaders to monitor financial performance and productivity.

Compliance and Confidentiality

• Maintains the confidentiality of financial, patient, and employee information in accordance with HIPAA, the HEAL confidentiality policy, and applicable federal and state law.
• Adheres to HEAL policies, HRSA Health Center Program requirements, and applicable grant terms and conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, financial reporting, grants management, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and customer service.
• Must clear a background check and federal and state exclusion screening, including the Office of Inspector General List of Excluded Individuals and Entities, the System for Award Management, and the Georgia Medicaid exclusion list, prior to and throughout employment.

Preferred

• Healthcare, nonprofit, or Federally Qualified Health Center accounting experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
• Experience with accounting and practice management software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasionally lifts, carries, or moves items weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Regularly reviews detailed financial documents and communicates information accurately, in person, in writing, and by telephone.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Professional office environment with regular interaction with staff, patients, vendors, and external partners.
• May be present in areas of the health center where patients receive care.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of the position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned or added at any time to meet organizational needs.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

HEALing Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HEAL does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

HEALing Community Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.