Accountant II

Company: Community Health Centers of the Central Coast
Location: Santa Maria
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Accountant II Department: Finance Reports To: Chief Financial Officer FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Wage Range that the Company Expects to Pay: $32.50 - $35.83 per hour SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, the Accountant II applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the following duties. It is the primary purpose of CHCCC to provide the highest quality of total care possible to the patient population it serves. Such a level of quality depends ultimately on the staff's desire and ability to work together, individually, and as a team. The employee is expected to be professional, punctual, maintain regular attendance, cooperative, organized and enthusiastic at all times. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Additional duties may be assigned with or without prior notice. Maintains accurate and timely general ledger accounting in accordance with GAAP, Uniform Guidance, and FQHC regulatory requirements. Prepares and posts journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, payroll-related entries, and month-end adjustments. Performs monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, including cash, accounts receivable, grants receivable, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and accrued liabilities. Assists with month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are met and financial data is complete and accurate. Supports preparation of monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and supporting schedules for management review. Tracks and reconciles grant and restricted funding, ensuring proper classification and compliance with grantor and regulatory requirements. Maintains and reconciles fixed asset schedules, depreciation, and capital expenditures. Supports annual audit and single audit processes by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries. Ensures compliance with internal controls, organizational policies, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Participates in process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance within accounting operations. Collaborates with other departments, including operations, billing, HR, and grants management, to resolve accounting issues and ensure accurate financial reporting. Performs other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned to support the mission of the health center. Maintains confidentiality of patient, employee, and organizational financial information in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies. Demonstrates adherence to and observes all safety policies and procedures, including infection control rules and regulations. Demonstrates the knowledge of domestic violence, child, and dependent abuse protocols. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and competence. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university in Business Administration with special emphasis in Accounting. Minimum of three (3) years of related experience and/or training. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of Accounting. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. COMPUTER SKILLS Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, email, and keyboarding is required. Microsoft Office and Google Suite skills are required. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Possession of current, valid, unrestricted California Driver's License (Class C) is required. Certificate of Public Accountant is preferred. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Required to pass a criminal history background check and drug screen upon hire. Annual health examination; annual Tuberculosis skin test clearance or chest x-ray; proof of immunity to MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis B; proof of Tdap vaccine; during current flu season, must provide proof of influenza vaccine or a signed declination form. If declined, a flu mask is mandatory during flu season. Health screening requirements are subject to change based on CDC recommendations and federal, state, and/or local public health ordinances. PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be willing to have a flexible work schedule that may include evenings/weekends, and travel as needed. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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