Senior Accountant

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team!

Rocking Horse Community Health Center (RHCHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides healthcare services to some of the area’s most vulnerable populations in the Clark and Madison County areas.

The Senior Accountant works closely with the Controller and is responsible for the oversight of daily financial transactions, preparing accurate and timely financial reports and statements, applying appropriate accounting controls and procedures, assisting with grant activity/reporting, and complying with Federal grant management guidelines. Major responsibilities include general accounting, budgeting and audit preparation, month end processes, oversight of accounts payable and receipts, and review payroll financial activity.

The primary role includes maintaining the general ledger, assisting in preparing monthly financial statements, and ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all company’s accounting tasks. In addition, the Senior Accountant is a backup to various job funtions of finance positions as needed.

As a full-time employee, you will be offered Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, Company paid life, LTD insurance, and the potential to earn and accrue up to 4 weeks of PTO per year along with 10 paid holidays.

RHCHC is located within walking distance of downtown Springfield OH, which offers a wonderful variety of locally owned & operated eateries, bakeries & coffee shops. Springfield is centrally located between Dayton & Columbus, which offers a high quality of life, and low cost of living in Southwestern Ohio. Clark County has excellent school systems and is home to Clark State College and Wittenberg University.

To apply for and learn more about our mission driven organization, please visit our website @ www.rockinghorsecenter.org. All inquiries are confidential.

Position Info

• Position Title: Senior Accountant
• Primary Service Center: Springfield, OH (South Limestone location)
• FLSA Status: Salaried – Exempt position
• Work Hours: Full-time position

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5-10 years’ experience in Accounting/Finance is required. Experience in a not-for-profit health care organization is preferred. Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting, cost control principles and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

a. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 5-10 years’ experience in Accounting/Finance is required. Experience in a not-for-profit health care organization preferred. Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting, cost control principles and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Experience working with intercompany transactions, and reconciliation in preparation for audit.

Must be an outstanding communicator and have established skills in accuracy, organization, and working in a high-volume environment. Strong analytical and quantitative skills with accuracy. Attention to detail, research skills, deadline-oriented, and confidentiality are a must.

b. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the public.

c. Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with financial and mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and time value of money. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Understanding of Financial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

d. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

e. Computer skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have experience with and knowledge of Financial Management systems (Accounting), and an intermediate understanding of Microsoft Excel. The ability to utilize Microsoft Word and have some knowledge of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), Contact Management systems, and Development software is recommended.

f. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: A current driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. An individual whom poses a direct threat to the health and safety of himself/herself or others in the workplace will be deemed not qualified for this position.

g. Other Skills and Abilities: The duties of this position are performed within the mission, vision, and values as defined by the Board of Directors. Must demonstrate an understanding of the role of Federally Qualified Health Centers as a safety net for all persons without regard for their ability to pay for services; appreciate patient-centered care in a medical home; and be committed to quality, comprehensive services through a team approach. Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills are also necessary.

h. Confidentiality: Staff is required to understand the privacy policies and procedures. Patient Health Information (PHI) is confidential, only the minimal amount of PHI necessary to accomplish the internal purpose is to be shared or released by staff.

i. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

j. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.