Accountant - General Ledger

JOB DESCRIPTION

Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center’s Accountant is responsible for a wide range of accounting tasks to prepare and maintain financial records to track the Company’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.   

SUMMARY OF POSITION
Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center’s Accountant is responsible for a wide range of accounting tasks to prepare and maintain financial records to track Company’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES        

• Prepare and post general ledger journal entries, including recurring, accrual, prepaid, reclassification, allocation, and adjusting entries, ensuring accuracy and appropriate supporting documentation.
• Perform monthly bank, balance sheet, and general ledger account reconciliations; investigate outstanding transactions and discrepancies, and prepare necessary adjustments to ensure accurate financial records and timely resolution.
• Reconcile assigned subledger activity, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and cash, to the general ledger and coordinate with responsible staff to resolve discrepancies.
• Review financial transactions and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, appropriate accounting periods, and proper account, department, program, cost center, and funding source classifications, ensuring consistency with the organization's chart of accounts, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and established accounting policies.
• Support monthly and year-end financial close processes, including analysis of account balances, revenue and expense activity, and investigation of unusual or material variances.
• Maintain accurate financial schedules, accounting records, and electronic supporting documentation for assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure completeness, traceability, and readiness for audits and regulatory reviews.
• Reconcile general ledger activity related to grants, restricted funds, government contracts, and other funding programs in collaboration with the FP&A, Grants, and Program Teams, ensuring accurate accounting classifications and supporting documentation.
• Prepare financial analyses, account details, schedules, and ad hoc reports as requested by the Finance Management Team to support financial reporting, budgeting, cost reporting, audits, and management review.
• Assist with external audits, regulatory filings, cost reports, and other compliance-related reporting by preparing account reconciliations, supporting schedules, transaction details, and requested documentation.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external parties to research accounting issues, resolve discrepancies, obtain supporting documentation, and assist with internal controls and process improvements, including identifying reconciliation issues, documentation gaps, and opportunities to improve financial reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide backup support for assigned accounting functions and subledger activities as needed and perform other related accounting and financial duties as assigned by the Finance Management Team.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and general ledger accounting practices, with the ability to apply established accounting policies and maintain familiarity with applicable nonprofit and healthcare accounting requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills, with the ability to identify, investigate, and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software, including the ability to organize, analyze, and interpret financial data.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills, with the ability to maintain complete, reliable, and well-documented financial records.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate professionally with internal departments, colleagues, and external parties.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, adapt to changing demands, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and respond appropriately to sensitive inquiries while handling financial information with professionalism and integrity.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant accounting experience may be considered.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Minimum of three (3) years of general accounting experience, including at least one (1) year of hands-on general ledger accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and supporting monthly financial close processes.
• Experience working with accounting or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

Preferred:

• Accounting experience in a healthcare, hospital, nonprofit, or government-funded organization.
• Experience with grant accounting, restricted funds, government contract compliance, or cost center accounting.
• Familiarity with Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) contracts, Medicare reimbursement principles, or California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) reporting requirements.
• Experience using Blackbaud Financial Edge or Financial Edge NXT.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Community Care Licensing (CCL) background clearance.
• Valid California Driver’s license.
• TB clearance.
• Driving record acceptable for coverage by Gateways insurance carrier.

Gateways believes that our people are our greatest asset and is proud to offer competitive benefits that support their health, happiness and career development. 

• Cover 100% Medical/Dental/Vision Premiums for all Full-Time Employees and 1 Dependent 
• 8 Paid Holidays + 4 Personal Holidays in Calendar Year
• 2 Weeks of Vacation
• 403b Retirement Plan Company Match 8%
• Annual Company Events