Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, receiving only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, is fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the finance department. Performs a variety of professional accounting work involving judgment and discretion in the analysis and application of accounting principles and practices to ensure maintenance of fiscal controls and records; prepares transactions and develops financial and statistical reports; develops and implements accounting and financial procedures and systems; monitors and reports on budget trends; prepares financial, bank transactions, and investments. Evaluates systems and processes and provides recommendations for efficiencies and improvements. Assists Controller and Deputy Chief Financial Officer with special projects such as budget preparation, Intergovernmental Transfers (IGT), and annual audit. May direct the work duties and priorities of staff performing accounts payable and/or payroll duties. May exercise direct supervision over technical and clerical personnel. This position is considered Hybrid, which means that individuals in this position may work both at an approved Offsite location and Onsite at a primary location or multiple locations based on Business Needs Ensures financial records are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and accepted policies and procedures. Resolves accounting discrepancies and prepares accurate accounting entries to reflect accounts correctly. Prepares and reviews ledgers and journal entries; balance and maintain complex accounting records such as grants, funds, and claims. Prepares a wide variety of financial, statistical, and narrative reports, including year-end, budgetary, monthly financial statements, cash flow, investments; assist in the preparation of the Annual Financial Report and custom reports, graphs, schedules, and other documents as needed. Prepares audit work papers to support the external audit and works with auditors to explain the accounting systems, records, and procedures as necessary. Performs quality control and review procedures to ensure accounting documents are prepared accurately and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Health Care District policies. Maintains internal control environment processes, and procedures. Runs standard reports from the accounting system upon request and prepares or assists in preparing special reports from the accounting system upon request. Assists in the preparation of the monthly financial statements (the Balance Sheet and Income Statement). Participate in and assume responsibility for various departmental accounting functions including financial statements, general ledger, monthly statements, and special projects accounting; participate in special studies and reports. Ensures accurate and timely monthly, and year end closes and ensures all financial reporting deadlines are met. Reconciles bank accounts accurately and timely and reports any discrepancies to supervisor immediately. Prepares payments and assists in running the biweekly payroll as necessary. May provide supervision to technical and clerical staff in support of assigned department and program(s); participate in the selection of, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; work with employees on performance issues; recommend discipline. May record and maintain appropriate controls for capital assets, including vehicles; perform annual inventory reconciliation including inspections and reconciliation of discrepancies. May maintain and monitor grant funds to ensure compliance with rules and regulations governing the use and the accounting of each grant; compile and prepare financial and other data for claims; prepares financial grant reporting. Supports the Controller and the CFO as necessary through special project work. Maintains clear and open lines of communication with internal customers, vendors, other Central Health staff, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders. Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other equivalent degree with at least 30 hours of accounting required. Master's degree in accounting or finance preferred. EXPERIENCE: 5 years of experience performing routine and complex general ledger accounting activities required. 5 years of financial experience within healthcare accounting (clinics/hospitals) or governmental accounting preferred. CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
