• Accountant

    Generations Family Health Center (Willimantic, CT)


    Accountant

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    GEN Willimantic - Willimantic, CT

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    4 Year Degree

     

    Job Shift

     

    Day

     

    Job Category

     

    Finance

    Description

    Accountant

     

    (Full-time; 40 hours/week)

     

    Generations Family Health Center, Inc. is a regional community health center covering a thirty-seven town rural region in eastern Connecticut with sites located in Willimantic, Danielson, Norwich and Putnam. Our dedicated staff provides a full range of primary care services to all ages including medical, dental and behavioral health care, as well as care coordination and community outreach. In addition to our main facilities, we offer mobile programs and School Based Health Centers.

     

    JOB SUMMARY: The Accountant is responsible for assisting in the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements and other financial reporting. Duties include managing fixed asset software, posting bi-weekly payroll and benefits activity to the general ledger, preparation of monthly journal entries, posting cash receipts, preparation of bank reconciliation and preparation of grant balancing for State and local grants. The Accountant supports the Director of Financial Operations/Controller and CFO with financial and organizational projects, general ledger account analysis, bank account tracking and various other reconciliations for a large financially complex organization.

    Qualifications

    QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field plus three (3) years’ work experience, preferably in non-profit environment, or equivalent work experience. Show proficiency in using general ledger accounting software, fixed asset tracking software, payroll software and Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of grants and contracts to ensure allowability of expenses and proper revenue recognition (e.g. ensure activity occurred during the period of availability of grant funds).

     

    REQUIREMENTS: Must possess strong knowledge of GAAP accounting; knowledge of grant and cost reporting is a plus. Must possess ability to examine, analyze and verify fiscal records and reports; exercise appropriate judgment for allowability of grant activity; interpret financial data for relevant cost principles and compliance; provide advice and information on accounting practices and procedures; design, develop and evaluate workflow processes relating to cash receipts, payroll and reconciliations; and assist with the design, development and evaluation of workflow processes relating to financial systems. Ensure confidential financial management in a fast-paced environment with tact and diplomacy.

     

    Salary Scale: $31.25/hour+ (compensatory with experience)

    BENEFITS:

    + Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage

    + 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer contributions

    + Five weeks Paid Time Off

    + Nine paid holidays

    + Employee Assistance Program

    + Flexible Spending Account (for qualified medical and dependent care expenses)

    + Tuition Reimbursement Program

    + Local gym and BJ’s membership discounts

     

    Interested candidates should submit their resume for consideration by applying directly online. Rewarding Careers Page: http://www.genhealth.org/rewarding-careers/opportunities

     

    Generations Family Health Center, Inc.,

    ATTN: Human Resources

    40 Mansfield Ave, Willimantic, CT 06226-1948

     

    FAX: (860) 456-1293 and/or EMAIL: [email protected]

     

    Closing Date: Candidate screening will begin immediately until filled.

     

    Generations Family Health Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce.

    EOE