POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the financial operations of the corporation. Develop and administer accounting policies and procedures for several accounting sections, typically the activities of the Corporate Accounting, Accounts Payable, Financial Systems Development, Accounts Receivable, Corporate Cost Reporting and Accounting Data Analytics. Responsible for the preparation and administration of the operating budget and tax returns. Responsible for ensuring compliance and reporting for all local, state, and federal grant fund management oversight. Ensure that accounting transactions are recorded and reported accurately and in a timely fashion. Supervise the accounting staff, accounts receivable, and billing staff. Responsible for financing and capital acquisition (and enhancement) activities and strategies, including alternate corporate structures necessary to support and maximize such strategies.
POSITION-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Develop and assist in the preparation of program operating budgets.
· Design and implement internal accounting policies and procedures, in accordance with grant regulations and GAAP.
· Prepare and articulate corporate cost reporting; explain and make presentations to the board of directors, other fiscal intermediaries and funding agencies.
· Maintain the accounting system utilizing generally accepted accounting principles and techniques to systematically record, present, and interpret financial data.
· Prepare corporate financial statements consisting of the following: corporate assets, liabilities and fund balances; comparative budget to actual revenue and balance sheets which reflect expenditure statements, as well as reporting bad debt write offs, for the fiscal period.
· Assure that all necessary reports for the Governing Board, President/CEO and funding agencies, are completed according to the stipulated standard procedures on a timely basis, as may be required.
· Responsible for the proper recording and system controls for cash receipts, grant drawdowns, cash disbursements, bank transfers, and deposit of clinic receipts. Assure that all monthly financial statements are submitted to the Financial Committee and Board of Directors respectively, within at least two (2) working days, prior to any formally scheduled meeting.
· Assure the reconciling of all corporate account bank statements.
· Assure the review of travel reports for all employees and Board Members and calculate, if necessary, amount of reimbursement.
· Review and approve all purchases on behalf of the corporation. Assure that all purchases meet the purchasing guidelines, as adopted by the Board of Directors.
· Review cash requirement reports, as it relates to the total accounts payable and availability of cash.
· Coordinate and oversee the preparation and reconciliation of payroll related functions with the Human Resources Manager.
· Assist the Human Resources Manager, through review and feasibility of appropriate grading of the corporate salary scale and benefit structure.
· Attend meetings on behalf of the corporate financial information presented, as well as on behalf of the President/CEO, as needed.
· Directly oversee the Accounting Department, as well as Accounts Receivable and Billing Departments. Also, Management Information Systems, payroll, and purchasing/store room functions until such time as these functions are transferred to other appropriate management.
· Perform other job related duties, as may be assigned.
Position Requirements:
· Education: Degree in Accounting/Business Administration from an accredited institution. Considerable knowledge of Accounting principles, practices, and procedures. CPA or CMA preferred.
· Experience: A minimum of five (5) years experience in an accounting position, which entails financial systems development and corporate reporting. Experience should include emphasis on financial operations, maintenance of a central accounting system and budget preparation preferably in a health care or related setting. Must possess management and supervisory experience of at least five (5) to seven (7) years in a healthcare related field or entity.
· Expertise: Ability to administer and maintain a complete and accurate financial accounting system, as it relates to total corporate operations. Skillful in the operation of software and office machines used in connection with accounting procedures. Must be able to analyze and articulate corporate financial status with special emphasis on cost reporting. Experience with 330 desired.
· Language: Comprehend and use basic language either written or spoken to communicate information and ideals.
· Hours of Work: May vary based on Organizational need.
· Travel: May vary based on Organizational need.
A review of this position description may have excluded some of the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by their supervisors. I acknowledge that my employment relationship with the Clinic, unless otherwise provided in writing, shall be defined as “employment at will”, where either party may dissolve the relationship at any time.
EEO/AA: Milwaukee Health Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran by applicable federal, state and local laws. Our hiring and promotion policies focus on selecting the most qualified and capable candidates. Milwaukee Health Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
License/Certification:
Ability to Relocate:
- Milwaukee, WI 53212: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
