General Accountant

  • APLA Health
  • Jun 14, 2024
Full time Financial

Job Description

APLA Health’s mission is to achieve health care equity and promote well-being for the LGBT and other underserved communities and people living with and affected by HIV. We are a nonprofit, federally qualified health center serving more than 14,000 people annually. We provide 20 different services from 15 locations throughout Los Angeles County, including: medical, dental, and behavioral health care; PrEP counseling and management; health education and HIV prevention; and STD screening and treatment. For people living with HIV, we offer housing support; benefits counseling; home health care; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; among several other critically needed services. Additionally, we are leaders in advocating for policy and legislation that positively impacts the LGBT and HIV communities, provide capacity-building assistance to health departments across the country, and conduct community-based research on issues affecting the communities we serve. For more information, please visit us at aplahealth.org.

 We offer great benefits, competitive pay, and great working environment! 

We offer:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance (no cost for employee)
  • Vision Insurance (no cost for employee)
  • Long Term Disability
  • Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • 3 Personal Days
  • 10 Vacation Days
  • 12 Sick Days
  • Metro reimbursement or free parking
  • Employer Matched 403b Retirement Plan


This is a great opportunity to make a difference!

This position will pay $28.03 - $35.55 hourly. Salary is commensurate with experience.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform accounting functions to assist the department in timely and accurate financial reporting and control of assets.                                                                            

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Sort incoming department mail.
  • Endorse and summarize incoming checks; pass to AP Specialist for desktop deposit.
  • Record daily auto-deposits & incoming ACH bank activity.
  • Upload outgoing positive pay lists/EFTs to bank website.
  • Record 340B receivables.
  • Reconcile prepaid incentives and other balance sheet accounts monthly.
  • Cross train with staff accountant to perform subcontractor activity posting for County and Medi-Cal Waiver invoicing of home-based case management program.
  • Cross train staff accountant to perform general accountant duties.
  • Assist Accounting Manager with duties and tasks as identified.
  • Assist with accounting software implementations.

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

Training and Experience:

  • Associate degree is required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • A minimum of 4 years accounting experience required.
  • Nonprofit accounting experience is a plus
  • Proficient in use of MS Excel, Word and MIP Fund Accounting or a similar nonprofit financial accounting system is required.
  • Experience in healthcare industry is a plus.
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Ability to:

  • Organize, prioritize and maintain multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Develop systems and procedures to facilitate the completion of projects and tasks.
  • Communicate effectively, persuasively, and professionally both verbally and in writing.
  • Work independently and collaboratively.
  • Work effectively under pressure.
  • Follow timelines and adhere to strict deadlines.
  • Be attentive to details.
  • Perform auditing functions.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid California driver’s license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes.

COVID vaccination and booster required or medical/religious accommodations.

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/transgender/disability/veteran.   

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Salary

$28.03 - $35.55 hourly