Accounting Associate

Position Summary:

The Accounting Associate supports the Accounting Department by maintaining daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank deposits, vendor relations, grant tracking, month-end closing, year-end reporting, and other administrative tasks. This role plays a critical part in ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and effective coordination with internal departments and external vendors.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No

Essential Functions:

• Maintain the full accounts payable cycle, including vendor communication and invoice processing

• Ensure timely and accurate entry of invoices and payments into the accounting system

• Review, reconcile, and support approval of corporate credit card transactions

• Assist the Accounting Manager in tracking and monitoring grant funds to ensure compliance with funding requirements

• Accurately record financial transactions, including donations, grants, expenses, and other revenue, in accordance with GAAP and internal classifications

• Maintain and update vendor tax documentation

• Support annual 1099 preparation

• Organize and retain financial documentation in compliance with internal and regulatory retention policies

• Assist the Accounting Manager with accounts receivable, including invoice generation and account reconciliation

• Assist with month-end closing activities, audit preparation, and year-end reporting

• Maintain accurate 340B accounts payable records

• Perform other duties and special projects assigned by the Accounting Manager or Chief Financial Officer

Abilities:

• Eager and able to embody the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of CCH

• Able and willing to demonstrate love, compassion, and genuine care when interacting with others

• Able to interpret data, solve problems, and make informed decisions

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a high aptitude for team leadership and consensus building

• Strong verbal and written communications skills to a variety of audiences

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Intermediate experience with Google Workspace

• The ability to listen, read, and understand information and ideas presented

• The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem

• Able to prioritize and complete work independently while also proactively engaging teammates as necessary

• Experience working within an electronic accounting software platform and proficient experience with Microsoft Office products

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Some combination of coursework or post-secondary certificate preferred

• 2 or more years of clerical, administrative, or data entry experience in a business-related setting

• 3 or more years of accounts payable or general accounting experience

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.