Accountant I

Community Medical Centers Inc; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Dependent care

Employee assistance program

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

403(b) with company match

Paid time off: sick days and holidays

Job summary

Community Medical Centers in Stockton, CA seeks an Accountant I to maintain the general ledger, prepare journal entries, and reconcile accounts. The role supports audits, budgets, and forecasts within a clinic-centered, team-based healthcare environment.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and 1 year of related experience, with strong Excel skills and Dynamics proficiency. On-site office-based work in a busy clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• Knowledge of GAAP and healthcare accounting preferred.
• 1 year accounting/finance experience preferred.
• Strong MS Excel and general office software skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the general ledger and prepares journal entries.
• Performs account analysis and reconciliations for assigned areas.
• Investigates financial activity from patient billing, pharmacy, and clinics.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with controls.
• May travel to clinic sites for meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Excel

Job description

At Community Medical Centers (CMC), we’re passionate about improving health and well-being in the communities we call home. That’s why we work to ensure even our most vulnerable neighbors have affordable access to quality healthcare, regardless of age, income, or background. We offer integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services, with a model of care that puts the patient at the center of a team-based approach. As one of the region’s largest healthcare providers, our growing network of neighborhood health centers serves over 100,000 patients in San Joaquin and Solano counties.MISSIONWorking together to improve health and well-being in our communities.BENEFITSCompetitive PayMedical, Dental, & Vision benefits options for full-time employeesFlexible spending account for medical expensesDependent careEmployee assistance programLife InsurancePet InsuranceShort Term/Long Term Disability Insurances403(b) retirement saving plan with company match10 paid sick days/12 Holidays/Vacations days vary on positionIn Shape Discounted Gym MembershipExcellent growth and advancement opportunitiesCollaborative and diverse environmentPOSITION SUMMARY:The Accountant I, maintains the general ledger, prepare journal entries, reconcile financial statements and accounts, and ensure data accuracy. The Accountant I, reports to the Assistant Controller.SPECIFIC DUTIES:Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.Responsible for timely and accurate completion of GL general journal entries, account analysis, and reconciliations for assigned areas, ensuring compliance with internal controls at all times.Investigates financial activity which originates in other departments, such as patient billing, pharmacy, clinic front/back-office area, and purchasing department.Performs moderately complex statistical, cost, and financial analysis of dataImprove financial status by analyzing results, monitoring variances, identifying trends, and recommending actionsPrepares drafts of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, budget, forecast and statistical reports, incorporating financial controls and regulatory guidelinesMaintains detailed work-papers to support general ledgerMay involve occasional day travel to clinic sites to conduct meetingsDemonstrate “super-user” proficiencies in use of Dynamics accounting systemParticipates in preparation of UDS, OSHPD and annual financial and other auditsPerform other duties as assignedMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in Accounting/Finance required1 year experience in an Accounting or Finance setting preferredIntermediate to advanced MS Excel knowledge/skillsBasic to intermediate financial analytical skillsOne year of Federally Qualified Health Center or similar experience is preferredExperience w/ computerized accounting and medical or dental billing systems preferredKnowledge of clinic operations is preferredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)Knowledge of healthcare accounting and finance is preferredKnowledge of computer accounting softwareAbility to examine documents for accuracy and completenessAbility to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructionsAbility to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and produce quality results on time with attention to detailAbility to work independently, with minimal guidanceAbility to work effectively with coworkersAbility to communicate effectively and clearlyAbility to provide excellent customer service that is reflective of a culture that values trust and respectTYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:May require sitting for long periods of time. Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, and twist/turn to work. Must have finger dexterity to operate calculator and computer keyboard. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person and speak clearly in order to communicate information to clients, funders and staff. Must have vision that is adequate to read memos, a computer screen, personnel forms, and clinical and administrative documents.TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:Work is performed in an office environment within a clinic setting. Involves frequent contact with staff and the public. Work may be stressful at times. Contact may involve dealing with upset people.This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, skills, or duties required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Community Medical Centers. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties, and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the job holder’s responsibility.Community Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is CMC’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of age, national origin, race (including hair texture and hairstyle), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.