Accountant
 
 

Location	Silver Spring
FLSA	Exempt
Full or Part-Time	Full
Telecommute	No

 
 
About The Primary Care Coalition of Montgomery County, Maryland

The Primary Care Coalition of Montgomery County, Maryland was founded in 1993 when a group of physicians and health care officials imagined a Montgomery County where every resident had access to high-quality health services. They envisioned a dependable source of primary care for low-income, uninsured individuals in our community and created a framework that shared the responsibility for providing that care across the public and private sectors. The Primary Care Coalition (PCC) was formed to help make their vision a reality.

The PCC is deeply connected to the continuum of care for low-income uninsured, ethnically diverse residents of Montgomery County who frequently lead medically and socially complex lives. The PCC strives to provide a coordinated network of high-quality care for vulnerable residents of Montgomery County. The PCC works with the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services(DHHS), 12 independent safety-net clinics, five hospitals, and a number of other community partners to help patients’ access the full range of care they need. 

The mission of PCC is to be the catalyst for developing and coordinating a community-based healthcare system that strives for universal access and health equity for underserved community members. The vision of PCC is that all community members have the opportunity to live healthy lives, and that Montgomery County will be the healthiest community in the nation and a model for providing access to high quality and efficient care for all. To learn more please visit www.primarycarecoalition.org.  
 
Position Description
 
The Accountant assists the Controller by assuming responsibility for monitoring, tracking, reconciliation, and billing for the organization’s grants and contracts with third parties. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state and local government and sponsor (funder) regulations and policies. 
 
Responsibilities
 

• Monitor, track, reconcile, and bill for all the organization’s grants and contracts with government agencies, foundations, and other funding sources. Reconcile and verify clinic and grant-related invoices with organization records and contractual agreements. Process or oversee processing of payments to clinics and contract holders and maintain the correct and accurate accounting classification of all expenditures and documents.
• Ongoing reconciliation of bank accounts and balance sheet accounts. Record General Ledgers and closing Journal Entries for monthly and yearly.
• Prepare monthly and yearly financial statements for organization as well as individual grants and contracts.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, as well as accompanying schedules and worksheets.
• Communicate with program managers, directors and partner organizations to get the information necessary to process month end and year end-close outs.
• Submit periodic financial reports regarding grant status and spending to funders, as required by contract.
• Assist in producing organization’s periodic reports as well as requested reports by program managers, directors and partner organizations.
• Assist in the preparation of the required schedules and reports for the annual audits.
• Prepare reports and certificate(s) monthly for bank line of credit.
• Implement procedures and systems necessary to maintain proper records and to afford adequate accounting controls and services.
• Assist in development of the annual budget, working either directly or indirectly with the leadership and program managers.
• Assist in preparing financial statement information reflecting the organization’s cash balance, expenditures, securities and assets position.
• Assist the Controller in preparing financial statement information reflecting the organization’s cash balances, expenditures, securities and assets position.
• Assist in coordinating expenditures with forecasted cash flow and developing realistic and appropriate indirect rates to ensure full cost recovery of all indirect expenses.
• In conjunction with leadership; purchase office equipment, computers and furniture in a cost effective and timely manner and through approved and cost-effective sources.
• Monitor and order the supplies weekly or as needed.
• Serve as backup to the payroll function.

 Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelors degree required, preferable in accounting. Two or more years work experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 3 years accounting experience with an emphasis in general ledger, reconciliation and financial reporting required. Must be proficient in the full-cycle accounting processes.  Preference will be given to candidates with experience in a non-profit environment.
• Must be proficient in Excel and MS Word. Preference will be given to candidates with hands-on experience with AccuFund. 
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to gather financial data and accurately create spreadsheets and financial reports.
• Well-organized and able to handle multi-task in a busy office environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team and understand basic programmatic components as relates to budget development and management.
• Willingness to take advantage of opportunities to avoid or solve problems.
• Proficiency in financial management and accounting spreadsheet and word processing programs.
• Demonstrate thoroughness and success with detail work regardless of quantity or variety of data.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals, teams, and committees.

 
ADA Requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment.  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing may be required.
• This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. 
• Requires ability to learn new software applications as necessary.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds. 
• May require occasional travel.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent.  An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.