• Job Description

  Req#: 212284

  Job Details

  Job Location: 164 - 1500 Expo Parkway - Sacramento, CA

  Salary Range: Undisclosed

  Grant Accountant

  Grant Accountant

  Department: Accounting

  Location: 1500 Expo Parkway

  Reports to: Accounting Manager

  Status: Full-Time

  FLSA: Non-Exempt

  Pay Range: $33.17 - $43.12/hr
  EEO-1: Professional

  Organization Information

  WellSpace Health believes that everyone deserves to be seen, no matter who you are, where you come from, where you work or what place you call home. We see you and are here for you. To that end, we’ve committed ourselves to finding solutions for our community’s health and wellbeing to achieve regional health through high quality comprehensive care.

  Our focus has always been to offer a full range of quality medical care, dental care, mental health and behavioral health services, and enabling services to underserved people. We do this by placing ourselves within the communities we serve and employing outstanding healthcare professionals who are devoted to our mission.

  We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and are accredited by the Joint Commission for Ambulatory Care and Behavioral Health. We’re also certified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Care Medical Home and a Behavioral Health Home.

  Position Summary

  A Grant Accountant at WellSpace Health oversees the administration of all grant-related activities playing a pivotal role in the financial management of grants and funding received by the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). This position collaborates with various departments to ensure proper utilization of grant funds and adherence to grant requirements by carefully monitoring expenses and budget allocations, maintaining accurate financial records, and generating financial reports for internal and external parties.

  Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
  • 2+ years of Accounting (receivable) and grant experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and financial management tools.
  • Strong problem solving, analytical, time management, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
  • Must be punctual, a quicker learner, and flexible to thrive in a team setting or independently.

  • Commitment to HIPAA and ability to abide by standards of professional ethics and maintain confidentiality.
  • Adherence to infection control procedures, including but not limited to, standard precautions of temperature monitoring, hand washing, symptom self-monitoring, masking and social distancing.
  • Assist and support the Center/Department/Program to meet standards of High Reliability.

  Essential Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with grant regulations and reporting standards by meticulously monitoring and reviewing grant budgets, accurately capturing and coding expenditure reimbursements.
  • Prepare accurate and timely monthly invoices and financial reports to grantors, including budget vs. actual analysis, expenditure and cost reports, or any other relevant support documentation as required or requested for reporting purposes.
  • Maintain and reconcile monthly grant billing schedules, including deferred revenue and revenue recognition, accounts receivable agings, and general ledger account reconciliations.
  • Collaborate with accounting colleagues, program managers and grant coordinators to assist in the budget forecasting of new and renewal grant fundings, and to address and resolve discrepancies or compliance related issues.
  • Maintain a comprehensive record of all grant awards and organize files systematically to adhere to appropriate retention periods.
  • Participate in preparing for grant audits, providing necessary documentation and support as required.
  • Address any compliance issues identified during audits and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Assist Accounting Manager with other departmental tasks as assigned.

  Benefits

  Successful candidate will receive regionally competitive salary, above average health benefits at reduced costs, company paid life insurance & long-term disability insurance, additional voluntary retirement plan with company match and no vesting schedule requirement.

  • Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Paid time off
  • Paid sick leave
  • Flexible Spending Program
  • Company paid malpractice insurance for all providers
  • Professional development hours offered annually

  Physical Demands and Work Environment

  The work environment is characteristic of a medical clinic 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and arms to reach. The employee is also required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

  The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using substances and/or not attentive to personal health and safety for themselves or their homes. The employee may experience a number of unpleasant sensory demands associated with the client’s use of alcohol and drugs, and the lack of personal care. The employee may also be exposed to bodily fluids (blood, urine) and hazardous chemicals.

  WellSpace Health is committed to the principals of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is the intent of WellSpace Health to maintain a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. WellSpace Health is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  WellSpace Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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• About the company

  Welcome to WellSpace Health's Facebook community! Formerly The Effort - we have a new name, but offer the same great primary and behavioral health services. www.wellspacehealth.org

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