Finance - Jr. Staff Accountant - Full-Time

We are an FQHC community health center dedicated to embodying the values central to American Indian cultures. This includes respect for our patients, acknowledgement of the whole person, and a focus on working together to ensure health for the individual, and therefore the community. We invite persons of all tribes, ethnic backgrounds and walks of life to experience the comprehensive care we deliver and to contribute to the services we provide for children, youth, families, adults, and elders.

The Junior Staff Accountant role contributes to the efficiency of the Finance department by managing daily accounting tasks, including but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, account reconciliations, and month-end activities. This position provides support to the Finance team and assists with maintaining accurate and timely financial records and processes.

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to perform all job-related activities as outlined below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary Functions:

1. Assist with accounts payable by acting as a backup for processing, verifying, and obtaining approval for invoices

2. Assist with payroll by acting as a backup for payroll processing and check printing.

3. Prepares annual 1099 forms.

4. Prepare monthly credit card reconciliations.

5. Prepare and record journal entries for month-end close, including depreciation, prepaid expenses, and other accruals.

6. Assist with purchasing by acting as a backup for the procurement of program and operational supplies

Primary Functions: continue

7. Prepare assigned balance sheet account reconciliation schedules.

8. Post accounts receivable transactions.

9. Perform work in collaboration with key stakeholders.

10. Assist on Ad hoc projects

11. Provide the required information on time and with a high degree of accuracy and transparency.

12. Ability to work independently and multi-task, with a strong attention to detail.

13. Ability to communicate effectively, excellent verbal and written communication skills.

14. Strong PC skills, including solid experience with standard Microsoft products, especially Excel.

15. Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective work relationships with coworkers, clients, members, providers, and customers.

16. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisory staff.

Qualifications:

Sufficient training and experience is required to demonstrate the ability to perform the above duties and responsibilities and to attain the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

2. 1 year of experience working in an accounting function.

3. Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger reconciliations, bank reconciliations, payroll support, and month-end close processes.

Preferred:

1. Degree in Finance or Accounting or a related field.

2. Experience serving a multinational, multicultural population.

3. Familiarity with Community Health Clinics and/or Indian Health Clinics or nonprofit healthcare organization.

3. Degree in Finance or Accounting or a related field.

Special Conditions of Employment:

1. Work Schedule: Monday – Friday – 8:00am to 5:00pm – On-Site

2. CPR/BLS certification: Maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), the American Red Cross, or an equivalent organization. Certification must include an in-person, hands-on skills assessment. Online-only certifications are not accepted.

3. Annual background checks: Consent to annual background checks as a condition of continuous employment, to ensure compliance with organizational standards and eligibility requirements.

4. For-Cause Drug Screening: Comply with drug screening requirements when initiated by the organization for cause, to support a safe, compliant, and drug-free workplace.

5. Ongoing Compliance Requirements: Maintain up-to-date compliance with all required annual renewals including professional licenses, certifications, physical examinations. TB testing, and mandatory regulatory trainings as assigned by the San Diego American Indian Health Center (SDCHC).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

2. Excellent time management skills

3. Must be willing to learn

4. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and meticulous records.

6. Effective interpersonal skills.

7. Able to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals.

8. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all during work.

9. Able to perform basic mathematical calculations necessary to perform the job function.

10. Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy.

11. Knowledge of NetSuite accounting software, Microsoft Office applications.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodation.

1. Able to lift/move up to 10 pounds, move from place to place.

2. Able to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods.

3. Able to stand, bend and reach for prolonged periods.

4. Ability to do math, organize and prioritize workload, work effectively and efficiently under stress.

5. Ability to supervise, multitask, understand, and follow instructions.

6. Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, and understand English.

Customer Service:

1. Actively supports, promotes, and works to fulfill the Mission, Vision, and core values of SDCHC.

2. Provides excellent internal and external customer service.

3. Demonstrates SDCHC’s Standards of Customer Service Behavior: Compassion, Attitude, Communication, Appearance, Sense of Ownership, and Teamwork.

4. Participates in on-going customer service training.

5. In every action, seeks to promote SDCHC as a top service organization.

Quality Management:

1. Contribute to the success of the organization by participating in quality improvement activities.

2. Complies with all SDCHC policies and procedures and proactively participates in the implementation of new initiatives.

3. Participate and ensures continuous quality improvement process as directed by clinic leadership.

Safety:

1. Ensures regulatory compliance and adherence with policies and procedures related to safe work practices.

2. Participate in infection prevention through appropriate use of infection control measures during patient treatment and patient interactions.

3. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for maintaining physical spaces, equipment, and supplies.

4. Uses all appropriate equipment and/or tools to ensure workplace safety.

5. Immediately reports unsafe working conditions.

Privacy/Compliance:

1. Maintains privacy and security of all patients, employee, and volunteer information and access to such information. Such information is accessed on a need-to-know basis for business purposes only.

2. Complies with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations. Reports unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful behavior or activity.

3. Upholds strict ethical standards.

Flexibility: Available for all shifts and, when required, able to work evenings and weekends

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects managements’ assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.

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