Accounting Coordinator

Association’s Mission:

To lead and position community clinics, health centers and networks through advocacy, education, and services as key players in the health care delivery system to improve the health status of their communities.

Purpose of Position:

This position manages daily, monthly, and annual deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger maintenance, grant reporting, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities. Incumbent will perform general accounting and administrative functions related to local, state, and federal grants, contracts and restricted contributions in accordance with contract and regulatory compliance. Position will also perform professional accounting activities for specialized, complex and/or functional areas requiring knowledge and application of accounting principles, practices, and techniques in accordance with GAAP.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with agency regulations, availability of funds, appropriateness of expenditure, and conformity to internal policies.
2. Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual grant billings for government and private grants by compiling all necessary supporting documentation.
3. Track, review, analyze and reconcile all grants-related activities to all financials and other related reports.
4. Maintain information and documents in support of grant related revenues and expenditures to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and other related regulations, statutes and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
5. Complete monthly payroll allocation entries related to funding activities.
6. Prepare reports to funders in accordance with funder specifications and ensure compliance to all contracts.
7. Reconcile accounts receivable accounts for grants/contracts.
8. Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions
9. Assist with month-end closing of Financials.
10. Serve as the backup for accounts payable and membership dues billing.
11. Assist the Assistant Director of Accounting with month end analysis and other ad hoc projects as assigned.

Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Knowledge of principles of grant fund accounting, budgets, contracts, procurement, and records management.
2. Understand and apply program standards, fund accounting procedures, and applicable Federal and state rules and regulations.
3. Solid time management, problem solving and organizational skills.
4. Strong interpersonal and professional ability when engaging with vendors and partners.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
6. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based software and applications.
7. Manage multiple projects, plan strategically, and adapt to frequent change in a fast-paced environment.
8. Implement, organize, and evaluate programs and projects.
9. Maintain a helpful attitude and collaborate with multi-departmental teams.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Support the Association’s Strategic Plan deliverables.
2. Respond promptly and thoroughly to member inquires.
3. Attends and participates in required Association meetings.
4. High levels of interaction with association members, vendors, and strategic partners.
5. Travel for national and regional meetings, trainings and site visits by air and ground transportation, as required
6. Report regularly to supervisor.
7. Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required. Minimum two years of accounting experience. Experience with HRSA or other federal grant programs is highly desirable. Experience with community health centers, member-driven associations or non-profit organizations is also preferred. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement.

Salary:

 $64,056 + Excellent benefits

To Apply:

Submit cover letter indicating where you heard about this position, resume, and professional references in MS Word format to jobs@cpca.org or FAX 916-440-8172.

We strive for our workforce to represent California’s diverse population including capabilities, culture, language, experience, and socio-economic background, while also meeting the highest standards and qualifications of our industry.