Staff Accountant

Petaluma Health Center is an eleven-time award winner in the North Bay Business Journal's Best Places to Work for 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2009 and we were named as one of the Healthiest Companies in the North Bay' by the North Bay Business Journal for the last 5 consecutive years.

The Petaluma Health Center's mission is to provide high quality health care with access for all in Southern Sonoma County & West Marin. We pride ourselves on our Patient-Centered care while maintaining an engaging environment for our staff. The Center accomplishes this mission through collaborative, innovative programs, services and referral resources that meet the economic needs of the entire community.

FULL TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• 21 Days of Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance (Entire deductible paid by us!)
• 30 Chiropractor and Acupuncture visits per year included with enrollment in our health insurance plans (Kaiser and WHA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Gym Membership Discounts at Active Wellness Center and 24-Hour Fitness!
• 401K Matching after 1 year of employment
• Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care FSA
• Life Insurance (included at no cost to the employee)
• Long Term Disability (included at no cost to the employee)
• Employee Assistance Program (included at no cost to the employee)

Summary: The Staff Accountant will provide essential assistance with administrative tasks,
processes and projects related to general ledger operations. This position is responsible for
efficient and timely preparation and maintenance of accurate accounting records and reports and
will participate in the month‐end close and in the annual financial audit.

Areas of Responsibility:
Accounting:

• Reconciliation of daily cash transactions and preparation of cash journal entries. Post journal entries to record daily cash deposits and miscellaneous bank charges
• Timely communication with the billing department regarding ACH deposits and returned checks
• Prepares General Ledger account reconciliations
• Assist with month‐end close. Prepares general accounting journal entries including required supporting       documentation
• Enter and post journal entries into the general ledger system
• Manage monthly credit card expense
• Assists in the preparation of monthly financial reports
• Provide general accounting support and accounts payable backup as requested (compiling
information for reports, responding to requests by external or internal stakeholders)
• Maintain files and other documentation as required by department procedures
• Assists in the annual financial and 401k audits as requested
• Supports achievement of the company’s organizational goals and objectives by being cross‐trained
and cross training others to increase knowledge and ability to perform different tasks
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction
• Effectively communicate status of work to Accounting Manager in a timely manner

General Duties:

• Promote and support PHC’s mission and vision
• Assist with all other special tasks and projects as directed by management
• Sensitivity to the needs and the situations of a multi‐cultural population from a variety of
income levels

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent degree and/or experience
required

Desired Skills:

• Ability to successfully work in a fast paced, team‐oriented environment
• Strong Excel skillset and proficient in MS Office (Word, Outlook etc).
• Must be technologically savvy and comfortable using a paperless document system
• Self‐starter
• General Ledger Software experience – Sage Intacct preferred
• Ability to think critically and use problem solving skills
• Highly focused, organized, and detail‐oriented
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Represents Petaluma Health Center in a manner consistent with its culture and values

Wage Range: $70,000 to $80,000 per year 

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000