Christian Community Health Center
Staff Accountant
Christian Community Health Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Staff Accountant (Accounts Receivable) is responsible for collecting and tracking payments, making entries, analysis, schedules, maintenance of the general ledger, bank reconciliation and assisting with cash application and other accounting departmental duties. This position requires communication with processing variety of payments, preparing payments for deposit and maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism. The position must provide accountability and assist with monthly and year-end close including implementation of sound internal and compliance control. S/He will work closely with other staff members and will report directly to the Accounting Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES
General Accounting
Maintain Daily Banking schedule with weekly entries in MIP.
Supports the monthly and fiscal year-end close.
Prepares auditing expense schedules as it relates to audits, federal, state, city, (Uniform Guidance) -CFR, program financial audits, and annual audit process.
Analyzes information by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information as it relates to program expenses.
Works with accounting team to develop and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures, recommending changes.
Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Analyze and interpret statistical and accounting information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, trends and other matters impacting the effectiveness of the operations.
Makes independent decisions on behalf of CCHC that affects the cash flow/stability of the agency.
Supports other financial and operational requirements as needed.
Complete Bank Reconciliation for all Bank cash accounts.
Accomplishes accounting and organization’s mission by completing related ad-hoc assignments and projects needed.
Prepare and Records Monthly depreciation and amortization schedules.
Records Monthly Loan payments and prepares schedules.
Records patient revenue from Athena and Next Gen.
Records and enters program budgets in MIP.
Deposits
Prepare and records all incoming cash and checks for preparation to electronically deposit into banking system.
Prepares ALL banking transactions through remote banking scanner.
Prepares and Records ALL Program Rental Income and reconciles to general ledger. Works with housing program.
Deposit cash and checks received weekly and in a timely manner.
Prepares and record all cash receipts for entry into MIP.
Carries all currency to bank for depositing.
Audit
Prepares all revenue schedules for Annual Audit such as Walgreens and SJA Pharmacy.
Prepares Loan schedules, Fixed Assets, Prepaids Schedules, and any Balance Sheet Accounts necessary.
Prepares documents as necessary for all audits external and internal.
QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance Entry level or/ with 1-3 years’ experience in a non-profit environment or applicable related experience. This position requires demonstrated knowledge of general accounting and financial management, grantor regulations related to sponsored programs, business productivity software, i.e., Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of MIP is a preferred.
This position requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to act as a valued team member within the financial function and across the organization. This includes the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is a condition of employment for all CCHC employees, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.
CCHC is committed to:
Respectful, Compassionate and Quality Care
Affordable and Equitable Services and Treatment
Culturally Appropriate and Comprehensive Community Based Services Service Integrity Offered by Qualified, Dedicated Staff
A Safe and Welcoming Environment for All
CCHC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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