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Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$81,117 / year median in the U.S.
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Education:
BA or BS in Accounting or related field required. Experience may be substituted for education. 2.Certification/Licensure:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or advance degree in Accounting preferred, but not required. 3.Experience:
Experience in accounting including payroll processing and reporting is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel. Strong communication and analytical skills. Familiarity with payroll and business taxes preferred. FQHC or not-for-profit healthcare experience preferred. 4.Essential Technical/Motor Skills:
Competent with 10-Key operation by touch, proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, and experience with computerized accounting software. MIP, UltiPro software experience preferred. Work requires the ability to read manuals, tax publications, financial statements, memorandum, reports, and general correspondence. 5.Interpersonal Skills:
Capable of working with minimal supervision. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and ability to be work focused. Excellent customer service skills, ability to work in a collaborative teamwork environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of customers (internal/external). Develop and maintain effective working relations with staff, managers, and the public. Able to work well independently, learn quickly and adjust work assignments in response to system changes. 6.Essential Physical Requirements:
This job is performed mostly in a typical inside, office environment. While performing the duties of this job, there is light physical effort; the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. There is light physical effort; repetitive motions of wrists, hands, standing, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling; frequent sitting; lifting and/or moving items weighing a minimum of 10 pounds (assistance is available as needed); ability to read forms and computer screens and to read correspondence and other documents. Long periods of sitting at a workstation and long hours looking at a computer screen. 7.Essential Mental Abilities:
Work requires the exercise of independent thinking within the limits of policies, standards, and precedents. Able to work with minimal supervision and make logical decisions based on facts, education and experience. Familiar with computerized accounting systems, strong organizational skills required. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Work requires analysis and judgment in accomplishing diversified duties. 8.Essential Sensory Requirements:
Ability to: read computer keyboard, monitor, and documents; prepare and analyze documents; read extensively; hear, recognize, and assess information; receive and convey detailed information orally, by telephone and in person; convey accurate and detailed instructions by speaking to others in person and by telephone. 9. Exposure toHazards:
Worker is subject to inside environmental conditions on a frequent basis with moderate/extreme noise. Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk Category III Tasks involve no greater exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues than would be encountered by a visitor. Category I tasks are not a condition of employment. Age Specific Competency Position does not involve patient care. Position will demonstrate general knowledge and skill to effectively communicate and provide safety measures to all life cycles.Telecommuting:
Position eligible for Partial Telecommuting Benefits- Coverage below based on a 1.
FTE Benefit:
Coverage:
Effective:
Medical Premera (Self Insured) Preferred Provider Employee covered- $70.00 per month Dependents covered
- please refer to the benefits Guide 2026 for rates First of the month following the first date of employment. Dental Washington Dental Employee covered
- 100% Dependents covered
- 50% First of the month following the first date of employment. Paid Leave 120 hours
- Year 1 136 hours
- Year 2 Each year after that employee will accrue 8 hours of PTO each year, on their anniversary date, until they reach a maximum of 208 hours at 10+ years.
- New Year's Day
- Memorial Day
- 4 th of July
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- 3 Diversity Days Holidays are calculated as 8-hour days if full time, 1.
- Jan 1
- April 30: 3 diversity days (24 hours if 1.0 FTE)
- May 1
- August 31: 2 diversity days (16 hours if 1.0 FTE)
- Sept 1
- Dec 31: 1 diversity day (8 hours if 1.
Vesting schedule:
20% at 2 years, 50% at 3 years, 60% at 4 years, and 100% at 5 years. Employee Assistance Program Mutual of Omaha No cost short-term counseling for employee and family Immediately. Call 800-316-2796 Long-term Disability Mutual of Omaha Employee Only (variable) First of the month following the first date of employment.Benefit:
Coverage:
Effective:
Basic Term Life Mutual of Omaha Employee Only (1x annual salary, up to $200,000) First of the month following the first date of employment. Group Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D ) Mutual of Omaha Employee Only (1x annual salary, up to $200,000) First of the month following the first date of employment. Supplemental Term Life Mutual of Omaha Employee / Spouse / Dependent(s) First of the month following the first date of employment. Voluntary AD&D Mutual of Omaha Employee / Family First of the month following the first date of employment. Health Reimbursement Arrangement RedQuote Reimbursement for out of pocket expenses for services received at CVCH (medical, dental, and prescription) by employees and their dependents enrolled in our medical plan. Up to $750 per family per year. First of the month following the first date of employment.Flex Plan:
Medical RedQuote Flex Plan:
Maximum $3,400 per year Direct Deposit available First of the month following the first date of employment.Flex Plan:
Dependent Care RedQuote Flex Plan:
Maximum $7,500 per year Direct Deposit available First of the month following the first date of employment. AFLAC Supplemental insurance- cafeteria plan First of the month following the first date of employment.
- $4,000 for an Associate's degree, vocational, technical, or certification program
- $6,000 for a Bachelor's degree
- $8,000 for a Master's degree Upon approval; regular employees who work at least 20 hours per week, have successfully passed their evaluation period and are in good standing may apply.
Compensation:
$32.26- 52.