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Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
1337 South Cesar E Chavez Drive (Show on map)
May 16, 2025
Join our team, which is committed to delivering the highest quality healthcare service. We are seeking a full-time Accountant who is self-motivated, energetic, and a take-charge individual.

Position Summary:

Assists with the control and operations of the organization's financial affairs and activities. Analyzes and maintains a complete and accurate general ledger; prepares managerial and financial reports. Duties listed will be as assigned based on skill set and needs of the organization.

Responsibilities:

Accounts Receivable

  1. Perform financial transactions including verifying, classifying, computing, invoicing, posting and recording account receivables; including grants and other receivables and reconciliation of the accounts receivable ledger (school invoicing, CAM for leases, 340B pharmacy collections, and other items as needed).
  2. Following up on past due accounts receivable balances.



Accounts Payable (Purchase Requisitions/Purchase Orders/Receiving)

  1. Assist the Accounting Assistant by ensuring that all invoices submitted for payment are recorded accurately for the period, and coded to the proper grant, department, purpose, location, etc. as assigned.
  2. Perform monthly reconciliation of the Accounts Payable account, review AP aging, monitor Purchase Orders (PO), Purchase Requisitions (PR), and Receiving (R) with 3-way match.
  3. Perform monthly reconciliation of the Encumbrance account to ensure we have all invoices entered as received timely.



Reconciliation of Accounts

  1. Prepare reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, as assigned.
  2. Assist in preparing financial statements and conducting efficient account auditing procedures reviewing general ledger accounts and related journal entries.
  3. Participate in month-end closing, meet all assigned deadlines, and additional assignments for monthly financial reporting.



Month End/Year End/Financial Statements

  1. Preparation of standard journal entries and adjusting entries for monthly closing according to the assigned month end tasks and deadlines.
  2. Perform monthly analysis and reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts.
  3. Assist in the preparation of accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with our established schedule and with input from the rest of the accounting department, including variance analysis (actual to budget and month over month).
  4. Assist in preparation of forecasts and projections of cash flow and other performance indicators.
  5. Assist with preparation of financial packet for Board of Director's by meeting month end deadlines.
  6. Assist with Audit.



Compliance

  1. Comply with the Sixteenth Street TB Control Plan including PPD testing.
  2. Assist in development, implementation, and enforcement of corporate policies and department procedures related to finance and accounting functions to ensure appropriate accounting internal controls and record retention systems are maintained by the organization.
  3. Identify errors and recommend ways for improving procedures.
  4. Plan, assign, and review other staff members' work as necessary.
  5. Ensure compliance with GAAP and Uniform Guidance.
  6. Ensure proper record retention is upheld for financial records.


Qualifications:

  1. Individual should possess at minimum a bachelor's degree in accounting with a minimum of 3 years of accounting experience preferably in government or grant accounting but otherwise some type of cost accounting.
  2. Working knowledge and experience with PC based and automated accounting systems and electronic spreadsheets, preferably with a high level of skill in Excel.
  3. Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  4. Ability to prioritize, organize and manage time effectively.
  5. Ability to manage detailed work and maintain confidentiality.
  6. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
  7. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  8. Ability to relate well to people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.



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