La Maestra Community Health Centers

Houston, Texas, United States

Senior Accountant

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

Starting Pay:

D.O.E.

Locations:

City Heights

Hours of Work:

TBD

Status/ Hours:

Full Time/Non-Exempt

Summary:

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for a set of accounting activities to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, corporate policies and external audits. This position will be directly involved with monthly closing of accounts and preparation of reports in support of the financial statements and audits. This position will also assist with the preparation of departmental budgets and reports and work closely with management staff in reviewing and updating results and projections.

The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Controller, CFO and others in the organization in analysis and reconciliation of accounts and in development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures and controls.

This position requires leadership capabilities, a solid operational and technical accounting background and the ability to work proactively to drive results. This person is a selfstarter, flexible, has a high level of integrity and is action and goaloriented in a fastpaced, teamoriented, collaborative environment. The position also provides general accounting support to the Controller and the Chief Financial Officer as assigned.

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Provide support for the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations and report preparation. * Participate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes. * Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices. * Participate in strategic financial projects including upgrades/phasetwo implementation of ERP software. * Participate in coordination with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance. * Interacts at all levels and with budget owners or other stakeholders to produce timely, efficient and accurate monthend close and all internal management and financial reporting through annual report. * Make recommendations for changes as needed and ensure that company policies and procedures are followed and establish the proper techniques to discover and prevent fraud. * Prepare detailed journal entries and account analyses.

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Assist with compilation of information for preparation of tax returns * Work with Audit, Tax and Treasury Manager to ensure overall coordination of all financial accounting activities through annual report Prepare summary feedback of financial statements variances to budget * Provide input and feedback on financial/accounting processes

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Job Requirements:

Education:

Bachelors Degree in Accounting or significant prior experience in similar position.

Certification required:

Not applicable

Experience:

Minimum of 6 years experience in community health center accounting functions or comparable work environments.

Verbal and Written Skills to perform the job:

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Familiarity with basic word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Accurate keyboarding skills.

Technical knowledge and skills required to perform the job:

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Process Improvements

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Accuracy

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Timeliness

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Attention to Detail

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Organization

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Multitask

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Verbal and Written Communication

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Team Player

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Interpersonal Skills

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Leadership

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Collaboration

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Analysis

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Demonstrate high levels of selfinitiation and direction

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Knowledge of communities we serve

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Work involves sitting, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Interested Applicants please submit Cover Letter and resume to: Human Resources Department

Email: employment@lamaestra.org Fax: 619-269-1291

La Maestra Community Health Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender, disability or any other legally protected status.

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