Accountant

La Red Health Center Inc; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

La Red Health Center Inc. in Georgetown, Delaware, seeks an Accountant to manage core financial functions, including AP, AR, grant accounting and monthly reconciliations. This role serves as a primary backup for payroll and ensures GAAP compliance and alignment with HRSA guidelines.

The incumbent will handle grant invoicing, tracking to the general ledger, budgeting oversight, and routine month-end close processes, reporting to the Director, Finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• Experience with grant accounting and nonprofit constraints is a plus.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and internal control concepts.

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle AP & AR Management.
• Grant Accounting & Billing: ensure spending aligns with grant terms; prepare monthly invoices.
• General Ledger & Month-End Close: balance sheet, reconciling accounts, monthly close.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Description

P O S I T I O N D E S C R I P T I O N Position Title: Accountant Reports to: Director, Finance Primary Location: Georgetown – (incumbent may be transferred or asked to report to any of LRHC’s locations based on the needs of the organization) Wage Classification: Exempt

Job Summary The Accountant performs core financial and accounting functions to ensure the accurate, timely, and compliant recording of the organization’s financial activity. Manages accounts payable (AP), accounts receivables (AR), grant accounting, and monthly reconciliation processes, while serving as the primary backup for payroll administration. Ensures all expenditures and grant funds are accurately tracked, billed, and documented in strict compliance with GAAP, HRSA guidelines, federal funding requirements, and internal organizational policies.

Essential Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle AP & AR Management
  • Accounts Payable: Code, verify, and process vendor invoices; manage weekly payment runs (checks/ACH); maintain vendor W-9s and annual 1099 reporting.
  • Accounts Receivable: Record AR transactions, apply payments, monitor aging reports, and aggressively follow up on outstanding balances.
• Grant Accounting & Billing
  • Compliance: Review grant awards to ensure spending aligns with allowable costs under 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance).
  • Invoicing: Prepare and submit accurate monthly grant invoices, reimbursement requests, and federal drawdowns by strict deadlines.
  • Tracking: Reconcile grant activity to the general ledger; monitor budgets to alert the CFO of over/underspending.
• General Ledger & Month-End Close
  • Reconciliations: Perform monthly balance sheet, bank, credit card, and general ledger account reconciliations.