Regional Accountant

　　Job Details

　　Job Location

　　Henderson 1711 Whitney Mesa - Henderson, NV

　　Position Type

　　Full Time

　　Education Level

　　4 Year Degree

　　Salary Range

　　$60,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/year

　　Job Category

　　Accounting

　　Description

　　Position Summary:

　　Person in this position will be responsible for the accounting, budgeting, grant and contract management for WestCare Foundation and its related entities. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

　　Essential Job Functions:

　　Accounting, budgeting, grant and contract management for WestCare Foundation and its related entities

　　Meet grant compliance requirements for individual grant budgets, re-budgeting requests (approvals to spend outside of original budgeted categories), accounting procedures, reporting procedures, file retention, other government regulations (cost policy & audit guide), and appropriate documentation

　　Manage accounts receivable. Prepare accurate contract billings and submit them, in a timely manner, to the appropriate agencies for payment. Maintain accurate accounts receivable aging and actively pursue collection of those receivables.

　　Review detailed general ledger for accuracy, allowability and appropriateness of transactions to each contracts cost center

　　Prepare and process all journal entries for monthly accruals, correcting entries, bank activity, salary distributions, loan expenses, petty cash and intra-company transfers and all other journal entries necessary to produce complete and accurate financial reports.

　　Provide input into accounting practices and procedures for the enhancement of capturing financial information, development of financial accounting systems, and increased contract, cost center and fund reportability

　　Accomplish tasks using WestCares purchased accounting software package

　　Maintain detailed grant files containing contracts, correspondence, receipts, expense statements, billing statements and all grant payments

　　Ensure that grant expenditures are posted to correct cost centers (including project salaries); invoiced expenditures are posted to correct matching (cost sharing) cost centers

　　Meet with grant directors to review expenses and ensure that budgets are being spent appropriately

　　Responsible for reviewing and approving regional purchase orders for allowable and appropriate cost center, sub-cost center, and GL accounts.

　　Aide in the processing of accounts payable to ensure invoices are legitimate and have proper approvals and payments are timely. Prepare and enter invoices and process payments as necessary.

　　Proof accounting transactions entered by accounts payable or payroll staff for accuracy, allowability and appropriateness to cost centers, sub-cost centers, and GL accounts

　　Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.

　　Other relevant duties as assigned

　　Qualifications

　　Essential Qualifications:

　　Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), fund accounting, government grant and contract accounting /management

　　Minimum of 5 years accounting experience, preferably in a social service setting

　　Accuracy and attention to detail

　　Excellent written and oral communication skills

　　Ability to work independently while part of a team

　　Professional demeanor and appearance

　　Education:

　　BA in Accounting or related field

　　Specialized training or years of experience may be substituted for advanced degree

　　Working Conditions:

　　Professional, business office setting

　　Some local and out of state travel, including overnight stays

　　Physical Demands:

　　Sitting for most of the work shift

　　Constant use of computer and telephone systems

　　Occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds

　　The normal work routine involves no exposure to human blood, body fluids or tissues. Persons who perform these duties are not called upon as part of their employment to perform or assist in emergency medical care or first aid to be potentially exposed in some other way