Yakima Neighborhood Health Services Job Title:  Financial Assistant

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and or experience in accounting, preferably with non-profit fund accounting. Experience with computers. Experience in general ledger maintenance and analysis.  Understanding of basic accounting principles. 

 

Supervised by:  Controller

 

Position(s) supervises:  None

 

Typical Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a computer terminal. Some bending and stretching required. Ability to lift papers or boxes up to 30 pounds occasionally.  Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.  Manual dexterity and eye-hand   coordination required for use of calculators, phones, computer keyboards and other equipment.  Requires ability to sustain concentration in a noisy and fast-paced environment.

 

Examples of Duties (this list may not all include all the duties assigned):

 

§       Accounting, including accounts payable, purchase orders, payroll, general ledger, and supporting journals.

§       Assure organized and efficient record keeping of all financial activity.

§       Sorts, codes, alphabetizes, verifies bills, charge slips, receipts.

§       Assists in balancing cash, reconciling bank accounts, transferring funds.

§       Maintains required records, reports, and files.

§       Maintain and monitor accrual of employee leave time.  Work with department supervisors to identify employees with under-used or over-used leave hours.

§       Purchase order control and reconciliation.  Assist with development of inventory system for supplies. Perform cost-comparisons of account vendors.

§       Assist program auditors in record retrieval and systems review as requested.

§       Assist in preparation of financial statements and other cost reports.

§       Preparation, filing, and maintenance of tax reports.

§       Assist in budget planning, including budget development, monitoring and long range planning.

§       Monitor and report cash flow activity.

  • Participation in staff meetings as directed.
  • Perform related work and other tasks as requested.

 

Working Relationships:

All YNHS employees are expected to develop and maintain professional and courteous working relationships with all other YNHS employees, patients, visitors, health profession students, vendors, and volunteers of the organization.  In addition, YNHS employees are expected to  provide courteous and efficient service to health and social service agencies working with YNHS patients. 

 

Salary Range:

Salary Level C