Staff Accountant

Health Solutions West is the Western slope’s largest behavioral health care organization, covering more than 23,000 square miles across 10 counties.  With over 250 employees in Western Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, case managers, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

 

POSITION: Staff Accountant        

 

 

• Position will be located in Grand Junction This is a hybrid position that will be in office 4 days per week.
• Staff Accountant level and salary will be based on dependent on experience

 

 

 

Benefits offered to Full-Time Employees:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid time off accrual and generous leave policy
• 403(b) benefits with 6% company match

 

 

 

 

• Is adaptable to change in the workplace and uses change as an opportunity for innovation and creativity.
• Takes ownership of problems, has ability to brainstorm different problem resolution paths, uses sound judgment in selecting solutions to problems, and demonstrates consistent follow through.
• Has job knowledge and skills to perform the fundamental job functions and is able and willing to assume greater responsibility over time regarding the scope of work.
• Has the ability to inspire and model collaborative teamwork.  Promotes a positive environment.
• Demonstrates an understanding of customer service regarding accommodation, politeness, helpfulness, trust building, appropriate boundaries, and flexibility.

 

Under the direct supervision of the Controller, the Staff Accountant is responsible for the following:

 

• Works collaboratively with the Grants Manager and Program Directors to ensure all contracts and grants are recorded and billed in an accurate and timely manner.  Monitors revenues and accounts receivable balances by performing monthly reconciliations with grantors and contracting agencies and ensures timely resolution of outstanding issues.
• Oversees the cash receipting process performed by other Finance staff; ensures all entries are accurately posted and backup documentation is complete.
• Performs monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts and resolves outstanding items in a timely manner.
• Maintains fixed asset records and associated depreciation schedules; ensures proper recording of new capital asset purchases, disposals and monthly entries using Sage Intacct’s Pre-paid module.
• Maintains prepaid expense records and associated amortization schedules; ensures proper recording of new prepaid assets, write-off and monthly entries using Sage Intacct’s Fixed Asset module.
• Manages petty cash accounts by reconciling to related receipts on a monthly basis.
• Works collaboratively with Housing Case Manager to ensure HUD program reporting, billing and compliance items are completed according to contract specifications.
• Assists with the annual audit process
• Provides ad-hoc reports and detailed general ledger account analysis when requested
• Maintains internal controls and safeguard Company assets in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices and the Accounting and Auditing Guidelines as adopted by the Colorado Office of Behavioral Health and Healthcare Policy and Financing.
• Other job-related duties as assigned

 

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 70% of the time
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer
• Occasionally moves items up to 15 pounds

CLOSES: Until Filled

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F

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