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Under the supervision of the General Ledger Controller, the Staff Accountant is responsible for processing billing documents to various PHMC funders. This position will review and analyze monthly departmental and program budget reports in order to determine the accuracy of data in relationship to PHMC’s policies/procedures along with cost principles of PHMC’s various funders

SKILLS:

• Proficiency with electronic data reporting and retrieval, electronic mail, and web-based applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially MS Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and to organize and prioritize work.
• Knowledge of City of Philadelphia’s reimbursement system a plus.
• Strong General Ledger skills: ability to analyze accounts and create journal entries
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Experienced in budgeting and financial statement preparation & analysis
• Experience with Cost Allocation systems (ability to allocate costs over multiple programs).
• Experience with Accounts Receivable subsidiary ledgers
• Experience with Serenic Navigator and Jet Reports a plus

EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess technical and professional accounting skills, ability to develop financial and other operational systems. Must have excellent knowledge of PC and related accounting applications. Strong written and verbal skills are required to present oral and written reports to Executive Director, Chiefs and Managing Directors. Must possess analytical and problem solving skills as well as the ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

• Degree in Accounting. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Prior experience preferred.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelors or better in Accounting

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c

• Prepare and reconcile monthly, quarterly and annual billing reports and invoices.
• Prepare actual expenses vs. approved budget’ reports for program directors.
• Prepare program and assist in the preparation of the corporate budget.
• Experience with processing purchase orders, negotiating discounts with vendors, and ensuring that PHMC funder’s bid and other requirements are met.
• Correspond with funders regarding fiscal guidelines and discrepancies.
• Provide advice and technical assistance to program staff.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts as needed.
• Review, research and resolve billing issues and discrepancies.
• Oversees maintenance of account files, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Work with funders in order to ensure PHMC is paid in a timely manner.
• Perform desk audits of provider agencies as needed
• Other duties as assigned.