STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Company Description: 

Axis Community Health, a nonprofit established in 1972, provides comprehensive healthcare services to over 15,000 individuals across all age groups in the Tri-Valley area. The mission of Axis Community Health is to provide quality, affordable, accessible and compassionate health care services that promote the well-being of all members of the community.

Our mission is rooted in delivering high-quality patient care, encompassing primary healthcare, mental health support, and dental services. We are committed to ensuring access to essential healthcare services for every member of our community, irrespective of financial status, living situation, or insurance coverage.

Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the financial operations of Axis Community Health by performing general accounting functions in accordance with GAAP, FQHC regulations, and grant compliance requirements. This role assists with month-end close, general ledger reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, payroll support, and preparation of financial reports. The Staff Accountant collaborates with finance team members to ensure accurate reporting, supports audits and grant tracking, and helps maintain financial integrity in support of Axis's mission to provide accessible, high quality healthcare to the community.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance.

• Two to four (2-4) years of accounting experience is required, preferably in a non-profit, healthcare, or FQHC setting.

• Knowledge of preparation of financial statements, journal entries, budgeting, and fixed assets.

• Ability to work proficiently with a variety of spreadsheet programs, in-house programs, networks, and other technology related to financial functions.

• Excellent knowledge of fiscal functions in a nonprofit setting to include accounting, bookkeeping, and patient/client billing.

• Experience with, and understanding of, utilization management, use and costs associated with health care service industry, and managed care plans.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to perform multiple job functions and to organize and prioritize job duties effectively.

• Computer skills to include Microsoft Outlook and Excel (advanced function knowledge) with the ability to type 35 WPM with minimal errors. Sage experience is a plus.

• Work with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment within scope of authority.

• Excellent written, verbal, and telephone communication skills.

• Excellent employee relations skills.

• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.

• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently as well as on a team with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and a professional demeanor and must positively represent the organization at all times.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships.

• Must be able to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.

• Must be able to be at work regularly and on time.

• Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently or in a group setting.

• A can-do attitude and attention to detail.

• Must be able to use office equipment (i.e., copier, fax, etc.).

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares general ledger entries and general ledger reconciliations.

• Assist in monthly financial close process.

• Assist with accounts payable processing and reconciliation.

• Assist with payroll processing and reconciliation.

• Assist with audit preparation for the fiscal department and other departments as needed.

• Assist with maintaining grant accounting activities that produce required reports, provide financial controls that assist in grant compliance, and facilitate efficient work processes.

• Assist in the completion of tax filings and ensure the timely submission of all government filings.

• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and GAAP accounting practices.

• Develop and implement accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures, recommending changes and process improvement.

• Provide backup for the Accounting Manager in his/her absence.

• Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings and training events as assigned.

• May be required to perform other related duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.

Benefits:

• Employer paid health, dental, and vision benefits to the employee.

• Option to participate in a 403(B) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.

• Partial educational reimbursement.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Accrued paid time off with each pay period. 

• Employee discount programs.

• Colleague Referral Bonus Program.

Connect with Axis:

Company Page: https://www.axishealth.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/axiscommunityhealth 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/axis-community-health

Annual Gratitude Report: https://issuu.com/axiscommunityhealth/docs/gratitudereport2024

Physical, Cognitive, and Environmental Working Conditions:

Work is normally performed in a typical clinic office work environment (and, in some cases, telecommuting sites). The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position if the accommodation request does not cause an undue hardship.

Physical: Occasionally required to carry/lift/push/pull/move up to 20lbs. Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing, writing, reaching over the shoulder, reaching over the head, reaching outward, sitting, walking on various surfaces, standing, and bending. Occasional travel to other Axis health centers and other occasional travel will be required. 

Equipment: Frequently required to use repetitive motion of hands and feet to operate a computer keyboard, telephone, copier, and other office equipment for extended periods. 

Sensory: Frequently required to read documents, written reports, and signage. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise, as in answering the phone, interacting with staff etc. Must be able to speak clearly, understand normal communication, and be understood. Must be able to see clearly and have the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships to see objects where and as they actually are.

Cognitive: Must be able to analyze the information being received, count accurately, concentrate and focus on the given task, summarize the information being received, accurately interpret written data, synthesize information from multiple sources, write summaries as needed, interpret written or verbal instructions, and recognize social or professional behavioral cues.

Environmental Conditions: Frequent exposure to varied office (medical clinic/office) environments. Rare exposure to dust and loud noises. 

Disclaimer: This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, Axis Community Health reserves the right to modify or change the requirements of the job based on business necessity. 

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