Accounting Specialist

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for depositing cash/checks into bank account and code to GL account accurately at preparing journal entries. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are a must for this position.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Responsible for scanning and depositing cash/checks into bank accounts
• Responsible for preparing journal entries for daily deposits
• Responsible for recording and tracking all deposits/cash receipts
• Responsible for reviewing and recording fixed asset depreciation schedule
• Responsible for recording and tracking fixed asset depreciation entries
• Reconcile daily bank transactions
• Perform monthly reconciliations as assigned
• Submit accurate and timely month end journal entries as assigned
• Assist with other month end processes.
• Assist and provide backup for Accounting Specialist as needed
• Assist Senior Accountant as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Key Competencies

• Commitment to driving diversity, equity and inclusion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication, leadership, and planning skills
• Strong project management skills and experience managing cross-functional relationships and priorities
• Proven strategic agility, ability to succeed in a fast-paced, continuously evolving environment
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position is not responsible for supervising any staff.

Work Environment

Primary environment is home office, administrative office, or clinical office. This role requires regular walking. This role may come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Travel Requirements

Must have the ability to travel between MCC sites in the St. Paul/Minneapolis metro area.

Who We Are

As Minnesota's largest Federally Qualified Health Center, Minnesota Community Care ensures that the communities we serve have access to high quality and affordable health care. Our patients predominantly identify as people of color (80%), low-wealth (61% patients = 200% FPL), and un/under-insured (40% uninsured, 45% publicly insured) (UDS, 2020).

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minnesota Community Care values building a culturally diverse staff that reflects the communities it serves, and strongly encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Minnesota Community Care is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma
• 0 -2 years general accounting experience or cash receipts and accounts payable experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Detail oriented

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or associate degree in accounting or related field
• Previous work experience in health care and/or non-profit organization

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Demonstrated success in working effectively with target population(s).
• Change Agile; ability to operate in the gray and flex to new developments or situations.
• Experience working in a multi-site environment is highly desired.