Staff Accountant

Position Title:           Staff Accountant

Department:              Financial Services

Status:                         Full-time

Reports To:                Finance Controller

Summary of Position:

Clinica Romero is looking for a Staff Accountant who is primary responsible 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 Senior Accountant Manager with financial analysis and works closely with the Accounting Clerks.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee cash receipts, accounts payable, petty cash, and payroll processing by accounting clerk.

• Responsible for processing 1099 forms annually.

• Responsible for payroll journal entries and payroll allocations.

• Responsible for prepaid insurance worksheet and recording monthly insurance expense.

• Process all related Employee insurance payment and reconciliations.

• Process monthly bank reconciliations.

• Process credit card payments and bank EFT’s journal entries.

• Process monthly IT allocation.

• Process monthly occupancy allocation.

• Process various account reconciliations.

• Backup on vacations etc. for Accounting Clerk (Payroll, A/P, Bank Deposits)

• 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

• Experience with fund accounting and/or FQHC accounting

• 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.

• 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).

• Must provide proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinations including recommended doses in the primary series AND booster dose when eligible.