ACCOUNTANT

JOB OBJECTIVE

Under the supervision of the Accountant II/Controller, the Accountant/Accountant I is responsible for the assisting of General Ledger maintenance though the preparation of financial statements. The Accountant I is responsible for helping to enforce fiscal policies and maintaining a system of internal control.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable:  Review of all accounts payable invoices that have been vouched including general ledger account code, invoice dates, backup, and approval signatures, purchase orders and all audit requirements. Reviews purchase orders, maintenance, and entry of general ledger chart of accounts. Assists with closing of accounts payable month-end and general ledger month-end. File all finance reports in good order. Prepares daily cash disbursements journal and weekly cash status reports.

 

Patient Fees Accounts Receivable:  Prepares journal entries related to the patient fees accounts receivable process. Maintains cash reports sheets on a daily basis and coordinates with the clinic managers to provide necessary data gathering for both the Fiscal and Administrative units. Prepares invoices for assigned grants and contracts.

 

General Ledger: Prepares monthly journal entries for submittal to the Accountant II/Controller for review and approval to include depreciation, short- and long-term liabilities, accounts payable accrual, grants and contracts accrual, and corporate allocation. Assists with the preparation of schedules and spreadsheets to reconcile balance sheet accounts. Prepares bank reconcilements and submits to the Accountant 11 for review and approval. Prints final reports for General Ledger month-end, year-end, and monthly financial statements.

 

Maintains fixed asset file for audit review. Assists with vendor inquiries as needed, attend meetings as needed, and assists with yearly audit and other duties as required. Provides training to accounting department staff.

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance,

Accounting, or Business Administration.  Minimum of one-year experience in the following: Bookkeeping, supervision of accounts payable, and/or general ledger maintenance. Must be experienced with spreadsheets, calculators, computers and computerized accounting software.