The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a reputable healthcenter in WestCovina, CAcommitted to providing access to high-quality healthcare while empoweringpatients, employees, and community partners to improve their well-being andstrengthen the health of the communities they serve.
Weare seeking a qualified and experienced Staff Accountant to partner with theAccounting Manager and work closely with program leaders and staff to provideguidance on finance and accounting procedures while identifying ways theAccounting team can better support program operations.
Underthe general direction of the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant managesgrants administration, accounting and financial analysis, financial and projectreporting, shared cost allocations, financial records, and budget development.
In thisrole, the Staff Accountant collaborates with AP, Payroll, Billing, HR, andProgram Management to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting whilesupporting Finance Department goals and complying with organizational policies,Uniform Guidance, funding agency requirements, and contract terms.
Schedule:Full-Time
WhatYou’ll Do
Key Responsibilities
- Managepost-award grant and contract activities, including budget and expenseanalysis, invoicing, financial reporting, labor distribution updates,reconciliations, and re-budgeting
- Communicate withfunding agencies and fiscal contacts to resolve issues and obtain requiredinformation
- Complete grantcloseouts, including reconciliations, final invoices, financial reports,purchase order liquidations, and budget closeout
- Prepareagency-specific invoices, budgets, budget revisions, project cost reports, anddetailed financial reports
- Coordinatetimely submission of invoices, reports, and required financial documentation tofunding agencies
- Assist ProgramManagers and Directors with proper and effective use of grant funds inaccordance with award terms
- Partner withPayroll and Accounting staff to ensure AP and payroll transactions areaccurately posted and properly allocated
- Coordinate andresolve accounting and grant-related issues with internal teams, ProgramManagement, funding agencies, and grantors
- Reconcilefinancial records, analyze variances, resolve discrepancies, and ensuresupporting adjustments are properly documented
- Develop costprojections, recommend adjustments, and support financial monitoring andinternal controls
- Collaborate withFinance team members to improve processes, apply best practices, and support organizationalgoals
- Assist withfunding agency, internal, and external audits by preparing documentation andsupporting audit activities
- Monitor ARpayments, ensure proper application of funds, and follow up with grantors onoutstanding balances
- Identifypotential cost overruns and under expenditures and work with Program Managerson corrective actions and spending plans
- Maintain clearcommunication and documentation across departments and support a positive,collaborative work environment
- Monitor stafftime charged to grants and review and approve grant-related payroll activity
- Coordinate withPayroll to ensure accurate processing and posting of grant payroll and prepareadjusting journal entries as needed
- Analyze complexaccounting issues and complete assigned accounting projects
- Prepare monthlyaccrual journal entries in accordance with GAAP and FQHC requirements
- Reconcile grantrevenue and receivable accounts and investigate assigned general ledgervariances
- Assist theAccounting Manager and CFO with month-end close, grant budgets, financialstatements, and monthly reporting
What We Are Looking For
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’sdegree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2–3years of experience with nonprofits, government grants, or complex contracts
- Cost,project, program, grant accounting, or contract compliance experience preferred
- HRSA,LA County Public Health, DHS, Medicare, or Medi-Cal experience preferred
- BlackbaudFinancial Edge NXT experience preferred
- Dashboarddevelopment experience preferred
AdditionalSkills and Attributes
- Abilityto learn and apply federal, state, local, agency, and organization's regulations andpolicies
- Strongknowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance, GAAP, and FQHC requirements highly preferred
- Abilityto streamline processes, automate procedures, and resolve accounting issues
- AdvancedExcel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and formulas, highly preferred
- Abilityto interpret and communicate financial regulations and guidelines
- Abilityto independently perform accounting analysis with minimal supervision
- Strongverbal and written communication skills
- Abilityto manage multiple priorities, changing deadlines, and complex tasks
- Strongrelationship management and professional service skills
- Abilityto navigate organizational processes and work effectively across teams
WorkingRequirements
- Ability to sit, turn, twist, reach, speak, hear, see, communicate clearly, and use hands and arms for extended periods
- Ability to work productively in a shared office environment
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods
- Ability to travel to clinic and meeting sites within the service area
Reasonable accommodations may be madeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
What You Can Expect
Compensation andBenefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental and VisionInsurance
- Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance (Basic +Voluntary)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 403(b) Retirement plan with 6% match
If youare a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong grant and financialmanagement experience who thrives on accuracy, collaboration, andaccountability, we invite you to apply and contribute your expertise to amission-driven healthcare organization.