Accountant - General Ledger

Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center seeks an Accountant - General Ledger to manage a broad set of accounting tasks, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with GAAP. The role includes journal entries, monthly closings, reconciliations, and collaboration with FP&A and program teams.

The position emphasizes accuracy, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a healthcare nonprofit environment while supporting audits and regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, adapt to changing demands, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity when handling financial information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post general ledger journal entries, including recurring, accrual, prepaid, reclassification, allocation, and adjusting entries.
• Perform monthly bank, balance sheet, and general ledger account reconciliations; investigate outstanding transactions and discrepancies, and prepare necessary adjustments.
• 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 classifications in accordance with GAAP and the chart of accounts.
• Support monthly and year-end financial close processes, including analysis of account balances, revenue and expense activity, and investigation of variances.
• Maintain accurate financial schedules and documentation for balance sheet and income statements for audits and regulatory reviews.
• Reconcile general ledger activity related to grants, restricted funds, government contracts, and other funding programs with FP&A, Grants, and Program Teams.
• Prepare financial analyses, account details, schedules, and ad hoc reports for reporting, budgeting, cost reporting, audits, and management review.
• Assist with external audits, regulatory filings, cost reports, and other compliance-related reporting with reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external parties to resolve discrepancies and improve financial reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide backup support for assigned accounting functions and subledger activities as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger accounting

Reconciliations

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work capability

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Title of Position: Accountant - General Ledger Location: Gateways Hospital & Mental Health Center Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Union/ Non-Union: Non-Union Supervisor: Accounting Manger

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.