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Duffy Health Center, Inc. Accountant in Hyannis, Massachusetts
Duffy Health center is a patient centered medical home & every role requires functioning effectively using a team-based approach. The position will work in the SAGE general ledger, accounts payable, payroll & grant accounting systems & modules at Duffy. The position is one that demands some flexibility in focus & tasks as the pace of change in grant administration can be variable. This position is deemed non-essential* in the DHC Emergency Operations Plan. Position Functions The statements contained in this job description reflect general details, as necessary, to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge & skill typically required, & the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties, as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or provide relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload. Responsible for daily cash posting & will provide backup assistance to the accounting staff when necessary to complete monthly bank reconciliations. Prepares month end accruals & journal entries as appropriate. Responsible for maintaining monthly reconciliations & related spreadsheets for General Ledger (GL) accounts as assigned. Will recommend adjustments as appropriate. Prepares monthly spreadsheet analyses in support of monthly close as required. Assists in the accounting of grant-related activity by individual grant. Assists accounting staff with appropriate accounting of grant program billing & payment. Assists in the monitoring of the progress of grant spending & related drawdowns as compared to overall budget schedule(s). Maintains the payroll allocations & the maintenance of the grant master schedule of FTE allocations by department & by grant. Assists in the month end close & will prepare journal entries where required. Assists in analyses requisite to annual budget preparations. Provides backup in the preparation of the bi-weekly payroll. Will review payroll & verify accuracy prior to CFO approval. Provides backup for the Accounts Payable function. Will review & approve AP entries & make recommendations for the weekly check run payments. Prepares year-end audit work papers/reconciliations as required. Will perform other tasks & duties as required to improve the financial & overall operations of the Duffy Health Center. Recommended Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education & Experience A candidate for this position should have, at a minimum, an Associate Degree in Accounting. A BS/BA in Accounting is preferred. Experience of at least five (5) years in general ledger/grant accounting in a community health center or in a health care provider will be seriously considered in lieu of more formal advanced training, as will accounting experience in a similar not-for-profit environment. Requirements under the DHC Emergency Operations Plan During a declared Emergency, staff deemed as Essential Personnel are expected to work onsite at Duffy Health Center & Non-Essential Personnel are expected to work remotely. This position is Non-Essential & therefore this position may be expected to work remotely? during a declared emergency. See complete job description when applying.