Staff Accountant

Jordan Valley Community Health Center
Springfield, IL

Description

About Jordan Valley Community Health Center:

Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Our mission is simple: Improve our community’s health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating, JVCHC strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved, ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare.

Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant performs professional accounting, analytical, and administrative work which assists in maintaining the Clinic’s accounts payable functions through entering vendor invoices, updating vendor records, and performing analytical functions that pertain to the Clinic’s expenditures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Entry of vendor invoices into general ledger system.
  • Review, reconcile, and maintain vendor statements.
  • Responsible for the timely processing of accounts payable invoices paying attention to detail to ensure invoice prices agree with purchase orders and correct general ledger coding is used.
  • Update vendor records as needed; which include maintaining payment terms, utilizing early payment discounts, updating mailing addresses, and applying grant coding for any grant funded projects.
  • Assist in record keeping of Clinic’s inventory
  • Assist Finance team in performing analytical comparisons of current year, prior year, and budgeted financial statement activity for each operating location and department.
  • Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts and document transactions.
  • Maintains professional affiliations and enhances professional growth and development through seminars, conferences, and community involvement.
  • Provides accounting support for Finance team.
  • Promotes effective working relations and work effectively as part of a team to facilitate the Clinic’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
  • Attains all agreed to goals and objectives within specified time frames, as part of the Clinic’s overall mission.
  • Responsibly follows the Clinic Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.
  • Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
  • Proficient in standard software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • All other duties as assigned.

 

Benefits Overview:
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage: Three comprehensive plan options (Buy-up, Base, and High Deductible) through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network, covering various deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. Includes access to telemedicine services via Teladoc.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for employees in the High Deductible Plan with employer contributions and tax advantages.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Options for both healthcare and dependent care FSAs, allowing pre-tax contributions for qualified expenses.
  • Dental and Vision Coverage: Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network.
  • Retirement Plan: Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.
  • Life and Disability Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage. Long-term and short-term disability insurance are also available.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and crisis intervention.
  • Additional Voluntary Benefits: Options for critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife.
  • Pay on Demand Available.
Holidays:
  • Nine paid holidays per year. 
Health Requirements: All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. Application Process: Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the JVCHC career portal at Careers & Education - Jordan Valley . Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Jordan Valley Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related degree.
  • 1-3 years professional accounting experience, prefer healthcare experience.
  • Experience handling cash 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with NetSuite
Posted 2025-09-14

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