Accountant

Are you ready for a change? Don't miss this terrific opportunity to work with an underserved patient population in one of the most beautiful communities in the U.S.!

Appalachian Mountain Health (AMH) offers accessible, patient-centered care at our six locations throughout Western North Carolina. Our mission is to deliver timely, comprehensive, and quality health services with dignity and respect to WNC residents, regardless of a person’s ability to pay. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we build on a 50-year history of growth and sustainability.

Summary of Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have a 4-year degree in accounting, 3 years' experience in General Ledger and Financial Statement preparation in the health care industry. Additional duties will include bank statement reconciliation, variance analysis and audit support. You will also be the backup for Accounts Payable and Payroll. Attention to detail, ability to work independently and good time management skills/ability to meet deadlines are important skills as is experience in healthcare and non-profits.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly basis and for external auditors.
• Assures the accuracy of the preparation of the organization's payroll tax and other reports.
• Bank Statement Reconciliations
• Assist with Monthly Journal Entries
• Fixed Asset Management
• Assist with external audit.
• Backup for Accounts Payable.
• Tracking cash activity and account balances daily, utilizing bank information and system generated reports. Providing management with summary of available cash balances daily and assisting in projecting cash flow requirements and other Dashboard matrix.
• Assures implementation of internal controls and generally accepted accounting procedures accounting.
• Special Projects including annual federal and state compliance reports, financial reporting for grant agencies and other regular management reporting as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience in the health care industry.
• 2 years of experience in accounting/revenue cycle functions for an FQHC or equivalent.
• Experience with computer-based accounting systems, preferably SAGE.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge:

• Principles of accounting and financial management
• Governmental and health care fiscal regulations and reporting requirements.
• Non-profit healthcare operations and community health center industry.

Skills:

• Exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve objectives.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Identifying and resolving accounting and financial problems.

Abilities:

• Communicate effectively and clearly.
• Organize and complete variety of work-related duties.
• Supporting an atmosphere that encourages motivation, innovation, and high performance.

Excellent benefits, including medical/dental/vision/Life/LTD/STD insurance, FSA program, retirement plan with company match, generous PTO, paid Holidays and more in a fast-paced and supportive work environment with the chance to be part of a team committed to providing quality healthcare to the underserved.
If you meet these qualifications and wish to be considered for this position, let us know!

EOE. No recruiters or phone calls please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000