Onsite Controller Position at Stable Healthcare Clinic

Controller

Essential Functions and Tasks

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with GAAP and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Assist with the development of internal processes and internal controls.
• Oversee transactions recorded in all general ledger accounts across multiple cost centers.
• Oversee accounts payable and payroll processes.
• Analyze, review and reconcile balances of all general ledger accounts across multiple cost centers  .
• Prepare and record journal entries as needed.
• Assist and support billing and collections staff with proper recording of revenue, payments and adjustments to ensure data is consistently and accurately recorded in the general ledger.
• Support all staff by providing financial data and training necessary to complete their job.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and associated depreciation schedules.
• Reconcile various bank and investment accounts.
• Assist with month-end financial statements and reports.
• Assist with tax, 403(b), and other regulatory filings.
• Recognize and monitor the need for additional training to stay current in skills.
• Provide support for audits such as the annual external financial statement and benefit plan audits.
• Provide backup for routine duties assigned to other accounting staff.
• Identify and implement efficiencies into accounting processes.
• Support budget processes.
• Assist in preparing UDS data and reporting.
• Grant and contract management and reporting.
• Support HRSA compliance requirements.
• Supervision to other accounting staff as directed by the CFO.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (Education equivalency may be made with more related work experience to the specific position and duties).
• Minimum of five years of experience in accounting and all aspects of the general ledger.
• Experience in direct supervision and management of personnel.
• Experience with federal grant management and reporting.
• Experience in practice management, dental, pharmacy, Federally Qualified Health Center, other healthcare setting, and/or non-profit organization strongly preferred.
• Experience with QuickBooks or another comprehensive and integrated accounting software package preferred.

Requirements:

• Above average skills in Microsoft Office Professional Suite with advanced skills in Excel.
• Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Basic understanding of non-profit accounting.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Ability to organize own work; setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines.
• Capability to train others on basic accounting concepts.
• Ability to learn and carry out established clinic processes, procedures, and policies.
• Detail-oriented and accurate.
• Desire to contribute to continuous process improvement.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Aptitude to work and interact well with departments throughout the organization.
• Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated work ethic, integrity, ethics, and professional conduct.
• Desire to support the mission of Southwest Montana Community Health Center.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of FQHC financial processes preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll and accounting procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and systems used to perform accounting and payroll processes.
• Knowledge of healthcare clinic procedures and policies.

Skills:

• Skill with grants, budgeting, and reporting.
• Skill in communicating effectively with staff, leadership, and patients of the organization.
• Mathematical skill to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Skill in the use of computer programs including QuickBooks, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Abilities:

• Ability to work independently under supervision.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to focus with multiple priorities and interruptions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.
• Ability to perform varied assignments.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL 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 essential functions.
• General office/clinic conditions are pleasant; good, clean working conditions where accidents and hazards are negligible; requires short periods of moderate lifting, pushing or pulling objects up to twenty pounds. General working hours are 8-5, Monday through Friday, although assignments can occasionally occur outside these days/times. The position is based in the Butte; however, position responsibilities may require travel to other locations on occasion. Company cars are available; however, the use of a personal vehicle may be necessary for travel; therefore, a valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance and registration are required. Movement within the health center complex environment repeatedly throughout the day; the complex has stairways for employees to navigate between floors. Ability to write by hand, use a phone, use a computer keyboard and mouse extensively to perform general office functions.  Manual wrist and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions for extended periods of time.
• Ability to effectively communicate by hearing continuously and speech in a manner that can be understood by a diverse population. Ability to give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to travel to and from other health center sites and community locations. May be required to attend organizational meetings and training sessions, from time to time, that may require overnight travel and that may last for several days.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. By signing below, I acknowledge that I understand duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Southwest Montana Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer