General Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform accounting functions to assist the department in timely and accurate financial reporting and control of assets.                                      

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sort incoming department mail.
• Endorse and summarize incoming checks; pass to AP Specialist for desktop deposit.
• Record daily auto-deposits & incoming ACH bank activity.
• Upload outgoing positive pay lists/EFTs to bank website.
• Record 340B receivables.
• Reconcile prepaid incentives  and other balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Cross train with staff accountant to perform subcontractor activity posting for County and Medi-Cal Waiver invoicing of home-based case management program.
• Cross train staff accountant to perform general accountant duties.
• Assist Accounting Manager with duties and tasks as identified.
• Assist with accounting software implementations.

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.

REQUIREMENTS:

Training and Experience:

• Associate degree is required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 4 years accounting experience required.
• Nonprofit accounting experience is a plus
• Proficient in use of MS Excel, Word and MIP Fund Accounting or a similar nonprofit financial accounting system is required.
• Experience in healthcare industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Ability to:

• Organize, prioritize and maintain multiple projects simultaneously.
• Develop systems and procedures to facilitate the completion of projects and tasks.
• Communicate effectively, persuasively, and professionally both verbally and in writing.
• Work independently and collaboratively.
• Work effectively under pressure.
• Follow timelines and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Be attentive to details.
• Perform auditing functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid California driver’s license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes.

COVID vaccination and booster required or medical/religious accommodations.

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/transgender/disability/veteran.