Accountant II (Full Time, Days)

NorthBay Health; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) employer match

Education reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

NorthBay Health in California seeks an Accountant II who assists in producing and analyzing timely financial statements for all NorthBay Health companies and divisions, under limited supervision.

You will prepare monthly journal entries, reconcile accounts, support audits, and help improve internal controls while ensuring GAAP compliance and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepares intermediate level monthly journal entries.
• Prepares, reviews, analyzes, and interprets assigned monthly financial statements.
• Maps new General Ledger accounts in Axiom according to NBHS standards.
• Prepares monthly account analysis and reconciliation of all assigned GL accounts.
• Prepares assigned annual audit and assists outside auditors.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Financial analysis

Excel

General ledger

Journal entries

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Axiom

Lawson GL

Job description

Job DescriptionAt NorthBay Health, an Accountant II works under limited supervision of the Manager of Accounting to help produce and analyze accurate and timely financial statements for all assigned NorthBay Health companies and divisions.

Primary Job Duties

• Prepares intermediate level monthly journal entries. Prepares, reviews, analyzes, and interprets assigned monthly financial statements, reports and all related sub-schedules for use by management. Processes entries and financials for related entities.
• Maps new General Ledger accounts in Axiom according to HCAI guidelines and NBHS standards.
• Prepares monthly account analysis and reconciliation of all assigned general ledger accounts, including but not limited to fixed assets, leases, inventory, non-patient receivable and payables, other revenue, and expense accruals.
• Prepares, reviews, and analyzes biweekly and monthly reports timely, accurately and consistently.
• Prepares assigned annual audit and assists all outside auditors.
• Evaluates and implements appropriate internal control procedures to assure that the financial transactions of the corporation are appropriately and accurately recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Assists with daily cash posting and deposits, prepaid accounts review, and capital assets review as needed.
• Evaluates Internal Controls and process improvements within their area of responsibilities
• Assists with the implementation and validation of new models and methodologies.
• Assists management with other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Education

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.

Experience

• 3 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience preferred.

Skills

• Able to work effectively under tight time constraints.
• Must be able to analyze accounting and operational problems and be able to recommend viable solutions to those problems.
• Must be able to initiate procedural changes in response to changes in the external environment.
• Demonstrated ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles.
• Demonstrated ability to make appropriate independent judgments on subjective accounting estimates.
• Must be able to assess the reasonableness of the results of their own work.
• P.C. Skills: Proficient level Windows and Office (emphasis in Excel).
• Demonstrated ability to work with Lawson general ledger systems.
• Requires a high comfort level with taking initiative and responsibility, high energy and productivity and the ability to manage details in an organized work style.
• Must be able to manage time and changing priorities effectively

Standards Of Performance

• Demonstrate performance by adhering to established policies and procedures and exhibiting the defined characteristics associated with attendance and punctuality.

Physical Effort

• Attendance is an essential function of the job. 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.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Sitting for long periods
• Use of computers and calculator.

Hours Of Work

• Exempt. Days – full-time Monday through Friday.
• Start and end times and other hours of work are subject to business needs.

About Us

Interpersonal Skills and Values

Demonstrates NorthBay Health’s True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Why NorthBay Health

NorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system serving the Napa, Solano, and Yolo County regions. We are expanding access to care across our communities through two acute-care hospitals, including a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU maternity unit, along with a cancer center, urgent care locations, and a growing network of primary and specialty care clinics.

We provide advanced services in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, and outpatient specialties. NorthBay Health is nationally recognized for quality care, including Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing and multiple U.S. News and World Report high performing recognitions.

We are committed to being the trusted healthcare partner of choice and offer an environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and support the health of our communities.

NorthBay Health Benefits Options

NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.

Compensation Structure

NorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 1–5) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role. Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is structured based on specialty and role requirements.

Remote Work Disclosure

NorthBay Health is primarily an onsite organization due to the nature of healthcare. Some roles may allow hybrid or remote work based on business needs.

Remote work is not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or outside of the United States.

Notice to Recruitment Agencies

NorthBay Health utilizes a managed service provider (MSP) for agency partnerships and is not currently engaging external recruiting firms outside of established agreements. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or third-party candidate submissions. Please do not contact NorthBay Health employees, leaders, physicians, or hiring managers regarding recruitment or job postings.

More Information

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