Salary: $65-75K/yr. DOE

POSITION SUMMARY: The Accounting Generalist contributes to the overall success of the Finance Department by communicating effectively and candidly, collaborating closely with other finance team members, and reporting to the Controller on all accounting functions. You will demonstrate success through teamwork with the management team and employing action-oriented problem-solving. This hands-on role contributes to proper accounting procedures and controls, accrual entries and revenue and expense transactions recording, accurate accounts payable processing, review and timely submission, and month-end journal entries adequately completed. This role contributes to preparing accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in collaboration with the CFO and Controller. The Accounting Generalist should be an excellent multitasker with exceptional communication and time management skills. They will assist with data entry, processing, recording transactions, updating the general ledger, auditing or fact-checking, and preparing budgets and reports as needed.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Reconciles identified discrepancies concerning journal and accounting transactions.

· Reviews, researches, and analyzes reporting errors.

· Creates reports and compiles supporting documents for corrections within accounting systems.

· Works with Controller and/or CFO and executive management as point of contact to respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.

· Works with accounting to identify proper general ledger accounts to charge.

· Ensures proper approval and receipt of goods and services, account codes, and cost allocation and assists in gathering information for appropriate entry into the accounts payable accounting system.

· Maintains accurate accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger files and contact information.

· Prepares invoices and supporting documentation for accounts payable, prepares check runs on a routine basis, and arranges for mailing vendor checks.

· Assists with accounts receivable entries

· Scans vendor checks and supporting documentation and mails checks to vendors.

· Reconciles payroll and benefit accounts as well as credit cards.

· Assists in the preparation of annual budgets and various government and grant reports, if needed.

· Provides back up support for accounting as needed.

· Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, and EXPERIENCE:

· High school diploma or equivalent education required.

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred.

· Professional certification preferred.

· Two years or more of experience in all aspects of accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger entries along with how to reconcile accounts with healthcare experience preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

· Excellent communications skills, including the ability to apply policies and procedures to solve everyday problems and deal with a variety of situations.

· Knowledge of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, basic billing, and business office procedures with a strong understanding of proper accounting principles.

· Strong computer skills such as a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

· Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability and experience to review and analyze data and information and recommend actions supporting the organization’s goals and objectives.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Lifting, bending, reaching, pushing, carrying, and sitting.

· Vision and hearing corrected to within normal range.

· Physical mobility with the office.

HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS:

· Minimal exposure to airborne pathogens.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

· Position is 100% office-based.

· Occasional evening or weekend work required.

· Possible travel between locations.

MACHINES, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, and SUPPLIES USED:

· Computer, printer, calculator, fax machine, copier, and multi-line phone system.