Staff Accountant

MACT Health Care; Angels Camp (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and life ins.

403(b) retirement plan

PTO: vacation, sick time, holidays

Student Loan Repayment Program

Continuing Education reimbursement

Job summary

MACT Health Board is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Finance Department on a full-time basis. The role focuses on supporting budgeting, grant accounting, and financial reporting for a tribal health organization.

The candidate will manage payroll setup, journal entries, and month-end processes while ensuring compliance with government funding rules. Responsibilities include maintaining ledgers, assisting audits, grant applications, and financial planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 6 years of progressive accounting experience; 3 years in budgeting and fund accounting for government, non-profit, or tribal organizations.
• Knowledge of governmental funding regulations and fund accounting.

Responsibilities

• Perform secretarial/clerical support in Finance Department.
• Set up new hires in payroll system; verify information.
• Draft End-Of-Month journal entries and assist in reporting accuracy.
• Assist with bank deposits, POs, asset tracking, invoicing, and general duties.
• Monitor budgets and prepare cost reports for funding agencies.
• Prepare financial reports for staff and Board meetings; present on request.
• Support grant identification, reporting, and applications.
• Develop financial plans and budgets; assist audits and internal controls.
• Maintain accounting software and general ledger accounts.

Skills

Detail oriented

Numerical accuracy

Attention to payroll details

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Since 1969, MACT Health Board’s mission has been to improve the health status of the American Indian and Alaskan Native population. Our goal is to continue to provide high quality care to our patients throughout a variety of services, including Medical, Behavioral Health, Chiropractic, Dental, Optometry, Massage Therapy, Women’s Health, and more.

Why MACT Health Care Inc?

Are you searching for a career that offers more than just a paycheck? A career where your professional skills directly empower the health and well-being of our local communities? At MACT Health Board, that’s not just an idea—it’s our daily mission and we invite you to explore our Career Opportunities. You won’t be just another employee; you’ll be a valued member of a team committed to making a difference and we know that taking care of our community starts with taking care of our own. We reward our employees with competitive compensation, benefit options and provide training and advancement opportunities to provide you with the skills to succeed in your future! Our careers offer a unique balance of philanthropic opportunities, cultural preservation and individual value! When you join MACT, you’ll enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and life insurance benefits at no-cost to the employee
• 403(b) retirement plan, PTO including vacation, sick time, paid holidays and more
• Balanced working hours; Monday-Friday 8-5pm.
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Direct Student Loan Contributions: Our BenefitED program allows us to make direct quarterly contributions to your student loans to help you pay them off faster
• Continuing Education credits: We empower our providers to stay at the top of their field. We offer reimbursement for continuing education and licensure fees.
• As an eligible employer for loan repayment programs under the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the Indian Health Service (IHS), your career with MACT can significantly reduce or eliminate your student debt
• Competitive pay of $65,582-$81,682 annually

Who you are:

We are seeking a detail oriented Staff Accountant for a Full Time role working. As a member of the Finance Department, the Staff Accountant will assist with performing fiscal duties.The Staff Accountant will:

• Assigned to do secretarial/clerical administrative support duties in the Finance Department.
• Set-up new hires in the accounting system, cross check with electronic payroll system. Verify accuracy of information in the electronic payroll system, including but not limited to, employee changes, actions, vacations, sick time, insurances, etc. in payroll system.
• Assist Finance Director & Controller with the drafting of End-Of-Month General Journal Entries for submittal and reviewing reporting for accuracy.
• Assists department and acts as backup with general duties such as, but not limited to, bank deposits, purchase orders, equipment tracking, invoicing entering, etc. as needed. Assists in the management of financial affairs of the M.A.C.T. Health Board, Inc., including contracts with funding sources and meeting all accounting and governmental standards.
• Assists in monitoring all budgets and preparation of timely cost reports for submission to funding agencies.
• Prepares regular financial reports for submission to staff and Board of Directors. In the absence of the Finance Director presents reports to committees and Board of Directors.
• Assists in the preparation and submission of costs reports and maintenance of policies and procedures for effective financial management.
• Identifies grant opportunities that fit MACT’s needs and ability for the grantor and MACT to benefit from participation. Monitor the performance of the grant and ensure that all records are current and correct. Prepare grant reports as specified in grant documents.
• Coordinate the preparation of grant applications including maintenance of MACT active status on all appropriate governmental websites.
• Assists in the development of financial plans and preparation of budgets for MACT Health Board, Inc.
• Assists the Controller in audit preparation (including but not limited to account reconciliation) and assists the Controller in maintaining internal control of all of the organization’s accounts.
• Maintains accounting software for the Finance Department.
• Maintain general ledger accounts including bank accounts.
• Assists with implementation of special Finance projects.

• Other duties as assigned

What you need:

• Must have a Bachelor Degree (4 years) in Accounting or Finance. Proof of extensive experience and training in accounting may be substituted for degree.
• Must have 6 years progressive experience in accounting and at least 3 years of experience in budget formulation, and fund accounting for a governmental, non-profit or tribal organization including experience with grants.
• Must have a working knowledge of governmental funding regulations.
• Must possess an understanding of fund accounting.
• Able to handle checks, money, and sensitive material.
• Knowledge of fiscal management budgeting techniques, development of accounting systems, and the various policies and guidelines for non-profit agencies (preferred)
• Knowledge in the medical industry (preferred)

• Current CA Driver’s license and proof of insurance. Clean DMV driving record and MACT Auto insurance driving eligibility (determined by auto insurance carrier)
• Must adhere to MACT Health Board Inc. Corporate Code of Conduct
• Compliance with all MACT policies and procedures
• Must pass Occupational Health Screening
• Must possess a valid form of identification as listed on the US Department of Justice of I-9 form, verified using E-Verify system

• Clean DMV driving record and MACT auto insurance driving eligibility (determined by auto insurance carrier).

The position requires an awareness and keen appreciation of American Indian traditions, customs, and socioeconomic needs and the ability at all times to meet and deal effectively in contacts with Indian health organizations which requires tact, courtesy, discretion, resourcefulness and good judgment in handling functions of a sensitive nature.

AMERICAN INDIAN PREFERENCE:

Preference in filling of a vacancy will be given to qualified American Indian applicants in accordance with the Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Sections 472 & 473) and Public Law 93-638, provided the applicant has submitted appropriate verification of Indian preference for employment. Other than the aforementioned requirement, the MACT Health Board, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NOTICE OF DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT REQUIREMENT:

MACT Health Board, Inc. is required to implement the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, 45 CFR Part 79, Subpart F. As such it is unlawful for employees to manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or use a controlled substance on the job site. Employees who are reasonably suspected of violating this act may be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment. Employer required fitness examinations shall include drug testing as evidence of employee and employer compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act.