LifeLong Medical Care is looking for an Junior Accountant our Administrative site in Berkeley. Under the general supervision of the Accounting Manager, the Junior Accountant prepares journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, fixed assets, research, assist with month end close, preparation of financial statements, preparation of company filings, and process company monthly credit cards.

This is a full time, non-exempt, benefit eligible position.

LifeLong Medical Care is a large, multi-site, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)FQHCh a rich history of providing innovative healthcare and social services to a wonderfully diverse patient community. Our patient-centered health home is a dynamic place to work, practice, and grow. We have over 15 primary care health centers and deliver integrated services including psychosocial, referrals, chronic disease management, dental, health education, home visits, and much, much more. LifeLong Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, and bilingual and bicultural individuals and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition.

Benefits

Compensation: $26 - $33/hour. We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision (including dependent and domestic partner coverage), generous leave benefits including ten paid holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) retirement savings plan.

COVIDCOVIDaccine Policy

In accordance with LifeLong Medical Care's commitment to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we have adopted a Mandatory COVIDCOVIDaccine Policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families; our patients and visitors; and the community at large from infectious diseases, that vaccinations may reduce. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Order of the California State Public Health Officer. Unless a reasonable medical or religious accommodation is approved, all employees must receive COVIDCOVIDaccinations.

Conduct month end close journal entries, with minimum supervision
• Perform complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to bank/cash, prepaid expenses, payroll, accruals, and other assigned balance sheet accounts
• Prepare monthly fixed assets journal entry and reconciliation, and track all LifeLong's fixed assets
• Provide descriptions of financial data and communicate insights in a useful manner to department heads and site leadership
• Participate in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation
• Develop and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes and seeking process improvements
• Maintain company property taxes, 571L, welfare exemption and other filings
• Maintain company credit cards
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Acts as backup to AP and AR including: new vendor setup, remote/cash deposit, generate weekly cash report, and others as assigned
• Assist with year-end audit
• Other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications; preferably Blackbaud Financial Edge
• Knowledge of accounting processes and procedures
• Ability to develop and maintain record keeping systems and procedures
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare accurate reports
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a positive friendly manner and to be flexible and adaptive to change.
• Ability to calculate numbers, and correct the entries
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, but relevant experience may be considered
• Two to three years' experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience in Non-Profit/Community Health Centers (CHC) highly desired
• Team player and ability to work independently
• Willing to take on and learn new tasks