Staff Accountant

Position: Staff Accountant

Department: Finance

Blount Rural Health Center, an independent not-for-profit, is a newly designated Federally Qualified Health Center Look A Like, with a twenty-five-year history as a primary care clinic. Currently the health center lines of service cover Primary Care, General Dentistry and Behavioral Health.

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Accountant with 3-5 years’ experience in health care finance and accounting to join our team in Elkton, KY.  In addition to experience, the individual we are seeking for this position will be a self-starter, detail-oriented, and looking for growth within our organization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day accounting tasks, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger entries, and reconciliations.


• Maintain the chart of accounts


• Post journal entries to the general ledger


• Approves journal entries and cash disbursement


• Prepare and review of regulatory reports for compliance


• Conduct operational analysis and recommend improvements


• Review and compile audit documentation


• Responsible for document filing and retention


• Assist with annual Audit preparation


• Create and manage annual budget and monthly budget comparisons


• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports


• Process payroll financials 


• Collaboration with CEO and COO for special projects and financial forecasting

Skills/Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of and the ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)


• Knowledge of the Revenue Cycle Management 


• Experience in accrual-based healthcare accounting and finance


• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Excel, and other software systems


• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records Practice Management systems


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people, including employees, patients, external auditors


• Ability to read and understand written materials and ability to compose information and instruction in written form.


• Ability to present monthly financials, budget analysis and forecasts to Board of Directors

Educational Requirements

Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or healthcare management with a focus in accounting 

Compensation

Comparable to area market, based on years of experience and area of expertise

Physical Demands

• Majority of the time is spent sitting at desk


• Lifting up to 40 pounds


• Occasional bending, twisting, reaching

An Equal Opportunity Employer