Staff Accountant (Limited Term)

Description

DESCRIPTION: Under the general supervision of the Director of Finance, the Staff Accountant provides support with general ledger activities, month and year-end closings, reconciliation of bank accounts, assists with monthly revenue and expense variance analysis and provides back up support for all roles of the Finance Department; reviews Payroll records to ensure accuracy in all aspects of the biweekly processing of SPLG’s payroll; cross-trains in various finance and accounting functions within the Finance Department.  

This position supports the organization's mission, vision, and values through excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, commitment to our community, and accountability and ownership.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Consistently adhere to and/or exceed SPLG’s communication guidelines and expectations with internal and external customers including co-workers, patients, and external partners. 
2. Prepare general ledger entries.
3. Assist with month-end and year-end closing tasks.
4. Reconcile bank accounts.
5. Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
6. Assist with monthly revenue and expense variance analysis.
7. Assist in balance sheet accounts reconciliation.
8. Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and compliance with internal policies.
9. Develop and provide various financial or payroll data, analysis, and recommendations as requested.
10. Interface with managers in various departments including Accounting, Operations, and Finance.
11. Review timesheets, track sick leave and accrual benefits; calculate deductions and termination benefits.
12. Assist in all aspects of payroll processing under the guidance of the Payroll Supervisor; lead and process Payroll in absence of the supervisor.
13. Process retroactive payments and training differentials.
14. Provide back-up support for all roles of Finance Department including Payroll, Accounts Payable, Purchasing and Accounts Receivable.
15. Assist the Senior Accountant, as needed.
16. Communicate effectively and respectfully by using welcoming words, proper tone of voice, appropriate body language, eye contact and smiling in interactions. 
17. Listen skillfully and display a willingness and ability to acknowledge patient and co-workers’ needs, expectations and values through the use of reflective listening and empathy conveyance.
18. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Accounting or payroll principles, practices and standards.
• Proficient use of Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Financial or payroll spreadsheets.
• Financial or payroll analysis.
• Accounting/Payroll month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Attention to detail.
• Related federal, state and local codes, laws and regulations.

ABILITY TO:

• Think critically.
• Analyze complex issues comprehensively.
• Reconcile payroll transactions.
• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Meet strict deadlines.
• Work independently in the absence of a supervisor.
• Organize work and prioritize competing demands.
• Manage time efficiently. 
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and protected information.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least two (2) years of full-cycle accounting or payroll experience.
• Possession of a valid CA Driver’s License and current vehicle insurance; must be able to travel between sites and other places.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with MIP accounting software or similar programs.
• Experience working with Paylocity, or similar payroll software system.
• Experience working in the health care industry, preferably within an FQHC.
• College degree with major coursework in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Bilingual/biliterate in English and Spanish. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with extensive interpersonal contact and frequent interruptions. Physical demands include sufficient ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to extensively operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information; see in the normal visual range with or without correction; hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. 

SALARY & BENEFITS:

Wage: $25.94 - $31.53 an hour.

Employment Type: Limited Term, 40-hour work week

• Employees on temporary assignments are eligible for holiday pay and California sick pay, both pro-rated based on hours worked.

**Salud is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Salud is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Salud Human Resources Department, [831-728-8250, and [email protected]].**