Staff Accountant

About the position

The MLCHC family is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join our finance team. The Staff Accountant processes accounts payable ensuring the accuracy of coding and proper approval process, reconcile daily deposits between the bank and accounting software, provide departmental support as needed to ensure accurate financial reporting, provide training to staff on proper coding and work with outside vendors as necessary to resolve account discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter month-end journal entries.
• Responsible for accurate coding to the general ledger segment coding, confirming appropriate classification of expenditure or balance sheet category, including location, program and grant funding source.
• Prepares and files weekly payable batches ensuring that proper documentation and approval are documented.
• Reconciles vendor statements monthly.
• Maintain and review list of outstanding checks and aged payables to ensure accuracy.
• Prepares the financial statements monthly for presentation.
• Keep updated on changes to the Microix (PO) system and communicate necessary upgrades or changes to supervisor.
• Completes monthly Department of Revenue excise tax report.
• Prepares and files 1099's and remains current with all applicable State and Federal reporting requirements.
• Prepares the expense budget for the federal grant application and operating budget.

Requirements

• Job duties require knowledge and training in the field of Accounting, typically acquired through a formal Associates degree or BA degree in Accounting or commensurate experience in the field of accounting.
• Must have reliable transportation and provide documentation of auto insurance and valid driver's license as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement program with employer contribution
• Dental
• Medical/Vision
• Flexible Spending/Health Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 8.5 Paid holidays per year
• Accrual based (PTO) paid time off per MLCHC policy