Senior Accountant

WATERFALL CLINIC; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

7 paid holidays

Employer-paid health/dental/vision

401K retirement plan 6% match

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Gym membership discount

Headspace care employer paid

Job summary

WATERFALL CLINIC in North Bend seeks a Senior Accountant to lead all finance tasks under the controller, ensuring timely and accurate reporting and adherence to confidentiality.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in accounting and 2 years of FQHC accounting experience preferred, with opportunities to contribute to budgeting, audits, and financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• Two years of Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) accounting experience highly preferred.
• Non-violent crisis intervention training completed within 6 months of hire.
• BLS certification obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end closing including A/P review, journal vouchers, cash receipts, and cash disbursements.
• Reconcile all Balance Sheet accounts monthly.
• Distribute financial reports to department managers after month-end close.
• Review general ledger monthly for accuracy of entries.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and quarterly break-even analyses.
• Lead annual financial audit and coordinate staff tasks under controller.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

2 years FQHC accounting experience

Non-violent crisis intervention training

BLS certification

Tools

Payroll processing

General ledger

Budgeting

Job description

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Job Category: Accounting

Wage Classification: Salaried/Exempt

Location: North Bend

Position Type/Status: Full-time, benefited

Travel: Minimal

Salary Range: $65,000 to $85,000 DOE

Reports to: Controller

Manages Direct Reports: No

HR Review & Approval: 09/15/2025

Job Description

Job Purpose:

Under supervision of the controller, the senior accountant will lead all daily, monthly, and annual tasks for the finance department. Responsible for answering fiscal questions professionally and timely for leadership decision making. Provides excellent customer service to management, employees, and external businesses. Handles all accounting operations with confidentiality. Understands and implements WCHC mission in all activities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for oversight of all month-end closing duties including review of accounts payable, journal vouchers, cash receipts, and cash disbursements.
• Responsible for reconciliation of all Balance Sheet accounts monthly.
• Distributes financial reports to department managers after each month-end close. Provides excellent customer service when answering fiscal questions.
• Reviews general ledger monthly to ensure accuracy of accounting entries throughout fiscal year.
• For internal control purposes, reviews entries the controller makes in accounting system which includes budget, budget amendments, and journal vouchers.
• Assists controller with preparation of the annual budget.
• Prepares financial dashboard monthly for finance committee and board of directors.
• Leads the annual financial audit. Delegates tasks for staff to complete under direction of the controller. Verifies accuracy of each item presented for audit.
• Prepares quarterly break-even analysis reports for patient facing departments
• Prepares year-to-date overhead allocation analyses at least semi-annually at managers meetings.
• Reviews payroll on a bi-weekly basis. Serves as a backup for payroll processing, ensuring all employees are paid accurately and timely.
• Participates in ad hoc projects as directed by the controller including the annual Medicare cost report, HRSA On Site Visit, annual 401K audit, and HRSA Service Area Competition (SAC) application.
• Seeks opportunities for professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organization and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and successfully manage multiple objectives at one time
• Thorough attention to detail
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and processes
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to lead and support a team

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• Two years of Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) accounting experience highly preferred
• Non-violent crisis intervention training class completed within 6 months of hire
• BLS certification obtained within 6 months of hire

Immunizations Required:

• TB test (upon hire)

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting and/or standing at a desk working at a computer
• Able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Able to travel as needed

Benefits:

• Competitive PTO Accrual (up to 193 hours of PTO accrual each year to start)
• 7 Paid Holidays *you must be scheduled to work the holiday to qualify for holiday pay*
• Medical/Dental/Vision 100% employer paid
• 401K Retirement Plan 6% match
• Options for long term disability
• $50,000 Life Insurance Policy- options for additional voluntary life
• Additional voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity coverage is available
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Downtown Health and Fitness gym membership discount
• Headspace care employer paid membership