Staff Accountant

Good Neighbor Community Health Center; Columbus, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Neighbor Community Health Center is seeking an accountant to manage daily general ledger transactions, payroll processing, and grant-related accounting. You will ensure timely payroll, proper coding for payables, and audit-ready documentation across multiple funds.

Responsibilities include month-end/year-end closes, generating regulatory reports, and collaborating with vendors to streamline electronic payments.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Abila/MIP or related software.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Process and post payroll accurately and timely.
• Create general ledger entries and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Handle accounts payable tasks with proper coding and documentation.
• Organize documentation for audits and participate in audits as needed.
• Set up electronic funds transfers with vendors and funders.
• Process checks and electronic funds transfers as assigned.
• Cross-train for coverage and back-up.
• Participate in month-end and year-end procedures.
• Prepare payroll and other state/federal reports as requested.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit accounting standards

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in business or accounting

Bachelor's degree in business or accounting

Tools

Abila/MIP

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

The accountant is responsible for daily processing of general ledger transactions including payables and receivables, disbursements, payroll processing, and required tax and payroll filings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Processes and posts agency payroll accurately and timely.
• Creates general ledger entries as appropriate to ensure proper record keeping. Ensures that necessary documentation is obtained and scanned to appropriate drives for audit purposes.
• Completes payable tasks as assigned and ensures proper coding and documentation for audit purposes.
• Organize and maintain documentation for auditing purposes.
• Participates in annual and funder specific audit by providing supporting documentation as assigned.
• Establish electronic funds transfers with eligible venders and funders to more efficiently pay expenses and receive funds.
• Process checks and/or Electronic funds transfers as assigned.
• Cross trains for selected areas to provide coverage and back up.
• Participates in month end and year end procedures as appropriate.
• Creates payroll and other state and federal reports as requested in timely and accurate manner.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Associate's degree in business, accounting or related field with three years experience in accounting required or Bachelor Degree in business, accounting or related field.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Excel, word, outlook, and Abila/MIP or related software.
• Ability to work well with individuals of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Previous experience working in a hospital, clinic or physician's office preferred.
• Previous experience with grant accounting and payroll preferred.
• Bi-lingual preferred.

SUPERVISION:

This position does not have any direct reports.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

May require sitting for a long period of time. Some bending, lifting, stooping and stretching required. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to operate office equipment such as computer keyboard, photocopier, telephone and calculator. Some lifting may be involved, up to 35 pounds.