Senior Accountant

Community Health Center of Snohomish County offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package designed to address health, time off, retirement and career-advancement needs. Benefits available include health insurance (medical/dental/vision), up to 120 hours of vacation time pro-rated by FTE every 12 months, paid sick leave, 10-paid holidays, 403(b) Safe Harbor retirement plan with employer match, disability and life insurance, and more! We also offer $0.75/hour for those who test proficiently in a second language.

JOB SUMMARY:Under direction from the Controller, the Senior Accountant performs technical and complex accounting duties in the preparation, maintenance and review of financial records, accounts and reports. This position establishes and maintains new accounting and fiscal control records and procedures, interprets accounts and records. The position also assists in the preparation of fiscal analyses, financial statements, and budgets.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesReads, speaks, understands and writes proficiently in English.Effectively communicates orally and in writing.Represents the organization in a professional and effective manner to the community.Works independently and is self-directed.Supports, motivates and sustains a team-oriented culture.Problem-solves with creativity and ingenuity.Organizes, prioritizes, and coordinates multiple activities and tasks.Remains calm and effective in high pressure and emergency situations.Works with initiative, energy and effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.Produces work in high quantity and quality.Financial skills in accounting, including: All aspects of the accounting cycle. month/year-end closing; preparation of financial statements.Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Excel.Preferred:Experience in Payroll.Experience with Budgeting, including preparation of departmental and/or organizational budgets.

EducationHigh school graduate or equivalent.Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.Preferred:Masters in Accounting or Business Administration

ExperienceAccounting experience (3 years).Understanding and practical use of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Familiarity with automated accounting systems.Preferred:Familiarity with medical/dental clinics or practices, hospitals or other healthcare settings.Familiarity with grantsExposure to Financing

Credentials

Preferred: CPA

OtherDriver's license with the State of Washington.Motor vehicle insurance liability policy, a certificate of deposit, or a liability bond to the required limits.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: I. Job Specific Functions/Performance ExpectationsThe essential functions and performance expectations described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. An employee may be required to perform other functions as assigned, which are not listed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions and performance expectations. A. Job Specific Functions/Performance: 1. Maintains accurate and complete accounting records in accordance with CHC’s policies and procedures, and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Standards and regulatory agencies. 2. Coordinates and prepares internal and external financial statements. 3. Coordinates activities of external auditors. 4. Coordinates activities of external tax return preparers. 5. Prepares departmental and organizational budgets. 6. Prepares grant specific reports. 7. Perform analysis of operating statement, balance sheet and other financial reports. 8. Provides management with vital information to the decision-making process. 9. Acting as a department 'subject matter expert' on specific areas of accounting applications or functions, such as banking, revenue, medical expense and/or specific lines of business 10. Assesses current accounting operations, offers recommendations for improvement and implements new processes. 11. Reviews and/or prepares monthly general ledger account reconciliations. 12. Evaluates accounting and internal control systems. 13. Participates in Treasury functions. 14. Evaluates the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting database. 15. Develops and monitors business performance metrics. 16. Participates in Corporate Finance Plan. 17. Adheres to attendance standards in order to perform the job functions for daily operations and/or continuity of patient care.

CHC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA)/At-will employer.