Staff Accountant

Position Purpose:

The Staff Accountant performs a variety of accounting assignments to maintain detailed cost accounting by project. Ensures compliance with GAAP standards while conducting general ledger upkeep, including account analysis, review, and the preparation and posting of journal entries as required for operating and cost accounting, all under general supervision. Conducts budget analysis and reporting, facilitates monthly billing to multiple funding sources, and provides support in data input into the system.

Principal Responsibilities:

1) General Ledger:

• Maintains the general ledger using principles of double-entry accrual accounting per GAAP.
• Prepares monthly financial reports.
• Performs monthly General Ledger reconciliation.
• Prepares and inputs journal entries as needed.
• Enters and posts daily cash and payment check receipts

2) Billing / Accounts Receivable:

• Prepares monthly billings to various funding sources.
• Maintains filing for finance contract information, billing, accounts receivables, cash receipts, and bank statements.
• Prepares reports and invoices prior to submission to the Director of Finance.
• Prepares and inputs journal entries as needed.
• Conducts a monthly detailed analysis of Accounts Receivable balances.
• Follows up and collects outstanding accounts receivable.

3) Purchasing / Accounts Payable:

• Assists in reviewing invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment (3-way matching).
• Reconciles bank and credit cards.
• Prepares weekly status detailed reports for all unposted expenses from the PO system.
• Prepares and records monthly accruals for unposted expenses.
• Prepares and records monthly credits/refunds.
• Monitors departmental purchasing.

4) Budget Reporting:

• Prepares monthly expenditure reports with budget variance analysis for distribution to the program managers.
• Maintains open lines of communication with program managers and the finance department regarding their budgets.
• Assists in reviewing the budget when needed.

5) General Duties:

• Recommends changes and improvements to existing operations.
• Makes periodic errands to various sites.
• Assists in other accounting functions as required in the absence of other personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

1. A bachelor's degree in Business (with a major in accounting) from an accredited college or equivalent experience.
2. Preferably, a minimum of one year of accounting experience with an FQHC agency or equivalent.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
4. Demonstrates proactive follow-up on assignments, exhibits initiative, self-motivation, and a strong work ethic.
5. Experience with MIP Abila and Microix is advantageous.
6. Strong time management skills, capable of prioritizing deadlines across multiple projects with real-time timelines.
7. Dedicated to delivering accurate and high-quality work.
8. Able to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with trustworthiness.
9. Exhibits professionalism when dealing with sensitive and confidential issues.
10. Must possess reliable transportation to travel to different sites as needed.
11. Possess a valid CA Driver's License.

*All JWCH, Wesley Health Centers workforce are recommend to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.

Employee Benefits:

JWCH Institute, Inc., offers competitive salaries for all positions. Employees working 30 hours per week or more are provided a monthly allowance which can be used towards medical, dental, and vision premiums. The agency offers sick leave, vacation time, 13 paid holidays, 401(k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing plan, mileage reimbursement, short term and long tern disability plans, life insurance policies, employee parking and more !

Wesley Health Care Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.