Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant is responsible for accounting for and reporting on a grant portfolio which includes several Federal, State and Local awards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare financial projections and program budgets
• Review and monitor individual transactions for compliance with private, local, state and federal fund requirements
• Perform bank reconciliations and journal entries in support of the month-end and year-end close process
• Assist in preparing the annual budget
• Assist with maintaining chart of accounts and financial reporting, including but not limited to, assisting with preparation of monthly reports
• Manage revenues and expenses budgetary lines to ensure adherence to organization budgets, personnel allocations, and operational allocations
• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile transactions to financial accounting system
• Participate with program staff in the planning, development, and review of grant funding requirements
• Serve as a subject matter expert in interpreting, developing, and applying appropriate regulations, policies, and procedures that pertain to grants and cooperative agreements
• Ensure that all required actions are executed by PCHS in a timely manner both prior to and after the award
• Proficient in Excel
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (required)
• One to three years of accounting (accounts payable, payroll and/or general ledger) experience (preferred)

Compensation: $22 - $33.15
*Taking into account education and experience related to the position.

Skills

Must have excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team; to receive and respond well to feedback. Possess strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills; time-management and organizational skills, including being punctual, responsive, and efficient. Perform job with professionalism and good judgment.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

With multiple locations and settings, PCHS’ work environment and physical demands vary greatly depending on the employee’s role. Essential job functions include the following: The employee is required to talk, hear, see, smell, sit and stand. The employee is frequently required to move around the facility; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Employees may be exposed to mechanical parts and moderate noise levels. The employee must possess a personal cell phone and maintain active service to facilitate secure access to workplace systems and applications via multi-factor authentication. Reasonable accommodations may be available to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job functions.

Make a Difference with PCHS

Join Peninsula Community Health Services (PCHS) in making a difference in people's lives and the surrounding community every day. PCHS exemplifies a culture of community service that is Patient Driven, Empathetic, and Staff Empowered. We are, a Federally Qualified Health Center supporting access to healthcare services (medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health) for Kitsap County, Mason County, and Rural Pierce County.

Our Mission

PCHS exemplifies a culture of community service. Our patients come from all walks of life. PCHS services are available to our patients without regard for ability to pay.

Our Vision

PCHS strives to eliminate healthcare disparities in our community. We have medical and dental clinics located throughout Kitsap and Mason and rural Pierce County and a dedicated team working together to create a care plan that’s right for you. We also bring that care directly to our patients who can’t easily make it into our traditional clinics through our mobile clinics, school-based health centers, and by partnering with our community service agencies to deliver care on their premises.

Our Guiding Principle