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Director of Accounting We are looking for an eager individual to join our organization who has great attention to detail and understands General Accounting Principles. This person will be expected to work 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Position Description:

The Accounting Director works closely with the Administrator, Administration and all LCHD Supervisors. This Director guides and manages the overall provision of financial services, policies, and programs for the entire Lawrence County Health Department. Essential functions of this position are: Exercise prudent financial sense at all times; Keep Administrator and other appropriate supervisors informed of any financial concerns on a timely basis; Maintain absolute confidentiality in all matters relating to personnel, finances and other matters, except as specifically requested by the Administrator or board of health members; Make recommendations to supervisor or Administrator of ways to improve services and search for new funding sources; Advise Administrator of ways to coordinate programs and services for maximum revenue; Assist Administrator and appropriate supervisors with development of grant applications Monitor and maintain investment activity; Monitor money expended on the aforementioned grants in order to advise grant coordinators that all moneys are expended to grant requirements; Submit monthly and/or quarterly expenditure documentation forms for grants as required; Reconcile the balance sheet accounts monthly; Work with auditors for the annual health department report/prepares CFR-Compiled Financial Report and provide appropriate documentation for cost report preparation; Prepare the monthly journal entries and financial statements; Prepare the annual budget; Prepare financial scenarios for employee raises and wage base analysis; Calculate the quarterly payments for the provider bonuses; Calculate fees for all services using cost justification analysis; Prepare, monitor and enforce accounting policies and procedures; Follow all safety and compliance rules and participate in all required safety and compliance tests and/or trainings; Act as a positive role model within the community; Attend any trainings, seminars or conferences deemed necessary to improve job performance; Attends Board of Health Meetings; Make recommendations to Administrator of internal controls needed and; Payroll backup; Ensure all employee are entered correctly in Payroll Accruals Performs other duties as required or requested.

Qualifications:

Bachelors in accounting; Detailed knowledge of bookkeeping and general accounting principles; Ability to keep accurate written financial reports; Ability to develop accounting practices to insure secure departmental cash flow and accuracy of financial reports; and Ability to interact with the Administrator, Administration, boards, public and staff in an efficient, friendly, cooperative, confidential and professional manner and to ensure great customer service is provided to everyone at all times. Experience in QuickBooks is a plus

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person