Under general direction of Accounting Manager, records financial transactions, ensuring that they are, maintained, and reported accurately. May function as the lead for Accounts Payable and/or Payroll. Assists Controller and Deputy CFO with special projects such as budget reporting, financial analysis and annual audit.

This position is considered Hybrid, which means that individuals in this position may work both at an approved Offsite location and Onsite at a primary location or multiple locations based on Business Needs.

Essential Duties:
• Ensures financial records are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and accepted policies and procedures.
• Maintains accounting ledgers to include Payroll and Accounts Payable by reviewing and uploading account transactions.
• Reviews and reconciles general ledger account balances monthly and performs analytical procedures to correct as necessary, preparing accurate and timely correcting journal vouchers.
• Maintains internal control environment processes, and procedures
• Prepares audit work papers to support the external audit as needed for the Controller
• Runs standard reports from the accounting system upon request and prepares or assists in preparing special reports from the accounting system upon request.
• Ensures accurate and timely monthly, and year end closes and ensures all financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Reconciles bank accounts accurately and timely and reports any discrepancies to supervisor immediately.
• Supports the Controller and the Deputy CFO as necessary through special project work.
• Maintains clear and open lines of communication with internal customers, vendors, other Central Health staff, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Assists Controller in monitoring payments against contract not-to-exceed amounts (NTE)
• Reviews/verifies the work/accounts of others.
• Maintains accounting controls and financial security by following policies, procedures internal controls.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of:
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial accounting practices and procedures
• Knowledge of and ability to use common applications such as Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of sound business practices and effective work techniques; ability to manage time effectively.

Skill in:
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Applying Accounting procedures
• Use of spreadsheets
• Processing large volumes of numerical data
• Ability to record data/information
• Establishing work priorities to ensure completion of job tasks within a specified time frame
• Operating a personal computer and related equipment

Ability to:
• Use automated financial systems;
• Prepare basic financial statements such as the balance sheet and income statement from detailed accounting records and trial balances;
• Analyze and explain complex financial data;
• Analyze account balances to determine if they are properly stated;
• Correct accounting errors;
• Work under general direction;
• Work cooperatively with staff at all levels; and
• Write clearly and to communicate effectively with different types of people.

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or other relevant field with at least 30 hours of
accounting.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year of experience performing routine and complex general ledger accounting duties.