Staff Accountant

*CHRISTOPHER RURAL HEALTH PLANNING CORPORATION* JOB DESCRIPTION *Job Title: *Staff Accountant I *Summary of Position: *The Staff Accountant I performs assignments related to the fiscal operations of the corporation as a whole as well as to specific grants and/or program units under general supervision of Staff Accountant II, as directed by the CFO.
In coordination with other accounting staff, keeps a complete set of financial transactions of the corporation.
*Position Status: *Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
*Benefits: *We offer a competitive benefits package including: * Health Insurance * Life Insurance * Long Term Disability * 403(b) Plan with matching contributions * Vacation Days * Sick Days * Paid Holidays *Qualifications: *Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Proficient using accounting software and Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel.
Ability to perform detailed work involving the application of accounting principles to routine accounting problems.
Looking for candidates that can demonstrate they are a self-starter, organized in work habits and able to handle multiple tasks at the same time.
*Education:* Minimum 2 year associate’s degree in accounting or related field of business.
A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a bachelor’s degree supplemented by 20 credit hours in accounting preferred.
*Experience:* Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in the accounting field required, with hands on experience in accounts payable and all facets of an accounting department (e.
g.
, A/P, A/R, Payroll, Sales Tax, G/L, and Financial Statement Preparation).
Work experience must be of such scope, level and quality as to assure applicant’s overall ability to undertake entry level professional accounting work.
Experience in the healthcare industry is a plus.
*Responsibilities: *The Staff Accountant I position will be primarily responsible for daily accounts payable processing, analyzing and reconciling invoices and processing cash disbursements in order to accurately identify, record and report payable liabilities for the organization and ensure timeliness of vendor payments.
This role will assist with identifying, documenting, and maintaining processes and procedures.
At a minimum, this position requires a good working knowledge of accounting/business practices, ability to use a computer and an understanding of how to analyze data.
This position will include, but not be limited to, the following: * Verify all vendor invoices for proper approval, accuracy and matching to receiving slips and purchase orders or other supporting documentation as necessary in order to establish a voucher package.
* Record invoices into the accounting system’s accounts payable module including accurately coding invoices to the appropriate general ledger expense accounts.
* Processing vendor payments.
* Maintenance of voucher packages and other documentation supporting vendor payments.
* Maintenance of the vendor master file.
* Reconcile accounts payable sub ledger to the general ledger and supporting documentation.
* Accrue various unrecorded payables for month-end close.
* Annual 1099 reporting compliance.
* Maintain policies and procedures related to the accounts payable transaction cycle.
* Assist with identifying process inefficiencies.
* Communicate with co-workers, management, vendors, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
* Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
*OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: *Perform other duties as may be assigned such as the following: * Maintain sub ledgers for various transaction cycles including accounts payable/cash disbursements, accounts receivable/cash receipts, fixed assets, investments, prepaid, payroll, and other expense accruals.
* Maintain expense allocations.
* Prepare and enter monthly journal entries and reversing entries as appropriate.
* Prepare and maintain supporting documentation of transactions and account balances.
* Reconcile account balances to supporting documentation.
* Prepare monthly draft financial statements.
* Prepare quarterly and year end payroll tax returns, W-2s, and fringe benefits.
* Assist with budgeting and forecasting functions as assigned.
* Prepare audit confirmation letters and audit schedules as assigned.
* Maintain accounting system chart of accounts.
* Prepare monthly statistical and financial analysis reports as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $41,000.
00 - $52,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Physical setting: * Office Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: * Bonus opportunities Work Location: In person