Accountant, Senior

THE LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthLakes Community Clinic seeks a Senior Accountant to apply GAAP principles and prepare timely financial statements while mitigating organizational risk. You will analyze financial information, prepare reports, and assist audits and budget processes under the direction of the Finance Director.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, proficiency with accounting software (Sage Intacct, HRIS, Epic, Qlik Sense, Vena) and strong Excel skills, with a focus on accuracy and compliance in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting or related field.
• 5+ years related experience, preferably in a non-profit or Community Health Center.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with Sage Intacct, Epic, Qlik Sense and Vena (or equivalent budgeting/reporting platforms).
• Proficiency with Excel at a mid-to-high level.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements on a timely basis.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts.
• Prepare and submit federal financial reports on a timely basis.
• Assist in preparing Medicaid and Medicare cost reports.
• Review journal entries and payroll tax filings for accuracy.
• Assist in Payroll processing and annual budget uploads.
• Prepare monthly budget-to-actual reports for Finance Director.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Payroll tax filing

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Sage Intacct

HRIS

Epic

Qlik Sense

Vena

Job description

Caring for our community starts with you. Join a team that believes everyone deserves care. Candidates must reside within NorthLakes' service area at the time of hire and maintain residency throughout employment.

The purpose of the Senior Accountant is to apply principles of accounting accurately and timely, and to mitigate the risk to the organization by meeting deadlines for all functions assigned. Understands GAAP and the foundational building blocks of financial accounting. Additionally, understands the financial statements and the organizational activities that affect each statement. Apply these principles to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the following duties.

Essential Job Functions Essential Job Duties

• Prepare the monthly financial statements on a timely basis.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts documenting business transactions.
• Prepare and submit federal financial reports on a timely basis.
• Assist in preparing Medicaid and Medicare cost reports.
• Review journal entries prepared by staff.
• Review and reconcile payroll tax filings, including W2 review Assist as needed in Payroll processing functions, including retirement timely deposits Monitor compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
• Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• Devise and implement systems to maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
• Make recommendations regarding the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures.
• Prepare custom reports out of accounting system.
• Assists Director of Finance in preparation of internal and external audits involving review of accounting and payroll controls, field work and reporting gathering.
• Assist Finance Director with annual budget process; upload budget to accounting system.
• Prepare monthly budget-to-actual reports for review/distribution by Finance Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) required.

Experience: 5+ years related experience, preferably in a non-profit or Community Health Center; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Strong understanding of GAAP.

Payroll tax filing knowledge is required.

Experience with Systems, Computer Applications/Software: Knowledge and competency with Accounting software, with strong preferences for knowledge of Sage Intacct, HRIS, Epic, Qlik Sense and Vena (or equivalent budgeting/reporting platforms).

Proficiency with Excel, with a mid-to-high level function knowledge is mandatory.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as accounting standards, operating and maintenance instructions, and policy & procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Licensure/Credentials (Required or Preferred): N/A

Mission Driven

Advances the organizational mission, visionand values inexecutingjob duties.

Customer Service

Committed to increasing customer satisfaction, sets proper customer expectations, assumes responsibility for solving customer problems, ensures commitments to customers are met.

Quality

Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems.

Creativity

Generates new ideas, supports change, provides innovative solutions, solves problems creatively.

Integrity

Earns the trust and confidence of coworkers and customers through honest communication, ethical behavior and professionalism in all interactions.

Teamwork

Contributes to meeting team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a cooperative team atmosphere.

Self-Development

Seeks out and accepts feedback, is a proactive learner, takes on tough assignments to improve skills, keeps knowledge and skills up-to-date, turns mistakes into learning opportunities.

Job Knowledge

Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.

Communication

Understand and communicate effectively with others using a variety of contexts and formats, which include writing, speaking, reading, listening and interpersonal skills.

Dependability

Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, meets attendance/punctuality requirements.

Trauma/Resilience Informed

Understands that trauma is prevalent and resilience can be cultivatedand improved; and operates in a mannerconsistent with these principles.

NorthLakes Community Clinic is a Federally Qualified Health Center with 19 clinic locations serving rural communities throughout northern Wisconsin. We were created to make quality healthcare more accessible and affordable. We welcome patients with BadgerCare/Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and no insurance, and offer a Sliding Fee Scale for those who qualify. Our work extends beyond our clinics through partnerships with schools, nursing homes, and community organizations. Since 2008, NorthLakes has continued to grow in response to the needs of the communities we serve.

As a Community Health Center, we serve patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, offer sliding fees to qualifying patients, accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance plans, and provide care without discrimination. NorthLakes is governed by a patient-majority board of directors representing the communities we serve. Our vision is healthy, prosperous, engaged communities where everyone thrives.