Accountant

Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Inc.
65,000-75,000 per year - Health, Dental, Vision, Life/Short/Long Term Disability, FSA, 401K, Generous PTO and Sick Leave, 6 Paid Holidays
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
930 West Historic Mitchell Street (Show on map)
Jan 12, 2025
JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer the incumbent will perform a variety of general accounting related functions in the areas of accounts payable, general ledger maintenance, detail account analysis, financial statement preparation in accordance with established policies and procedures, cash handling, payroll and grants management support. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Enter invoices, vouchers, expense reports, check requests, etc., with correct codes conforming to standard procedures to ensure proper entry into the financial system. Handles vendor correspondence via phone or email. Matches the corresponding purchase orders to incoming invoices with all supporting documentation and import into the accounting system. Investigates and resolves problems associated with processing of invoices. Processes payments via check and credit card, including mailing payments to vendors. Deposits accounts receivable payments into the company's bank account. Enter monthly banking EFT's. Assists with monthly status reports, accruals, and monthly closings. Reconciles various accounts by applying appropriate accounting standards. Receives, researches and resolves a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons. Files, maintains, and distributes accounting documents, records and reports. Complete bi-weekly payroll processing and ensure proper entry into the financial system. Assist with preparation of monthly and annual financial reports for management and Board of Directors. Prepare Form 1099s. Assist in in preparing for the annual financial audit and the annual budget. Performs other duties as required to support Accounting Department. QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration with an emphasis in general accounting or a minimum of three (3) years of progressive accounting experience. Experience preferred involving cost accounting and preparation of GAAP financial statements. Health care and non-profit industry experience desirable. American Indian cultural competence preferred. Thorough knowledge of the principles, theories, techniques and methodology of accounting application to non-profit organization desirable. Experience in maintaining accounting journals, financial reports, etc. in non-profit business setting. Experience with mainframe and personal computer systems and their application. Experience with accounting software MIP. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Working knowledge of general office practices and procedures and skill in their application. Ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials and the public. Ability to prepare neat and accurate accounting statements and reports. Ability to problem solve effectively, plan/organize and schedule work. Ability to work independently and make decisions. Ability to identify and maintain confidential materials. Ability to gather and organize data or information, draw conclusions, recommends, and presents solutions. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing to a wide variety of people. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTORS: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Work is performed in an office environment utilizing various office equipment including, but not limited to, a computer, copy machine, fax machine, and multi-line phone. Ability to communicate effectively over the telephone, by computer and in person. Ability to perform well in a fast-paced work environment. This is a general outline of the essential functions of this position and shall not be construed as an all-inclusive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by the designated work leader(s). All requirements are subject to change over time. All positions at the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center have the responsibility to carry out functions to maintain inspection and survey readiness, participate in Quality Improvement initiatives, as well as assist in and/or provide education for health promotion and disease prevention. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. GLIIHC supports a safe, healthy and drug-free work environment through criminal and caregiver background checks and pre-employment drug testing. GLIIHC maintains a smoke-free environment.