Hospice Accountant, Grants & Payroll

CEDAR VALLEY HOSPICE INC; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Cedar Valley Hospice in Waterloo, IA, seeks an Accountant to join our Finance Team. You will manage the general ledger, month-end close, payroll processing, and financial reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance for a nonprofit healthcare provider.

Collaborating across departments, you’ll support grant accounting and audits, help optimize processes, and maintain regulatory adherence. This role offers a stable, community-focused environment with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or Finance required or related field.
• Minimum of two years of accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, payroll, reconciliations, and financial reporting preferred.
• Healthcare/nonprofit/hospice or grant accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with accounting and payroll systems preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the general ledger and ensures accurate financial records.
• Prepares month-end and other journal entries, including payroll, accruals, prepaids, investments, and other entries.
• Performs bank reconciliations and reviews bank activity for accuracy.
• Prepares financial reports, variance analyses, and other analytical reports.
• Processes payroll through Paycom and maintains payroll records.
• Maintains grant accounting records and prepares required expenditure and financial reports.
• Supports annual independent audits by preparing documentation and schedules.
• Collaborates with Finance Team and other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial information.

Skills

General ledger

Payroll processing

Financial reporting

Microsoft Excel

Reconciliations

Analytical skills

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or Finance

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Paycom

Accounting software

Job description

Cedar Valley Hospice in Waterloo, IA, seeks an Accountant to join our Finance Team. You will manage the general ledger, month-end close, payroll processing, and financial reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance for a nonprofit healthcare provider.

Collaborating across departments, you’ll support grant accounting and audits, help optimize processes, and maintain regulatory adherence. This role offers a stable, community-focused environment with strong benefits.