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Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Onsite
Delta Health Center, Inc. About Us
Delta Health Center (DHC), located in historic Mound Bayou, MS, is one of the nation's oldest community health centers. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), DHC is committed to providing high-quality, affordable health care to underserved communities. We proudly serve patients across the Mississippi Delta with compassion, respect, and a deep sense of community responsibility within our clinic system.
Position Summary: CPA
The Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a critical finance team member responsible for overseeing the overall financial integrity, reporting, and regulatory compliance of Delta Health Center, Inc. This onsite position requires expert knowledge of GAAP, non-profit accounting principles, and the complex federal and state funding regulations applicable to FQHCs, ensuring sustainable financial health to support the center's mission.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting and Analysis: Prepare and manage accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other required standards.
Compliance and Audits: Lead and coordinate the annual Single Audit, Independent Financial Audit, and all internal and external audits. Prepare necessary workpapers and documentation for auditors.
Grant Management: Ensure rigorous compliance with all federal, state, and private grant terms, including proper expense tracking, invoicing, reimbursement requests, and timely financial reporting for grants (e.g., Section 330 Grant).
Cost Reporting: Oversee the preparation and submission of specialized FQHC reports, including the Uniform Data System (UDS) financial report and Medicare/Medicaid Cost Reports (e.g., Prospective Payment System reconciliation - PPSR).
General Ledger and Operations: Manage the general ledger, perform complex balance sheet reconciliations, ensure proper revenue recognition, and monitor internal controls to safeguard DHC assets.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist the Director of Finance and department managers in developing, monitoring, and analyzing organizational budgets, providing financial projections and variance analysis.
Policy Implementation: Formulate and recommend accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency, streamline fiscal functions, and ensure ongoing compliance with evolving FQHC regulations.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with the clinical and administrative teams to provide financial insights, support operational decisions, and train staff on financial policies.
Requirements:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.
Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure is required.
A minimum of three (3) years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong preference for experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or non-profit healthcare setting.
Demonstrated knowledge of FQHC-specific accounting (e.g., 340B Program, PPS, grant accounting) and OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Requirements
Requirements:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.
Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure is required.
A minimum of three (3) years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong preference for experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or non-profit healthcare setting.
Demonstrated knowledge of FQHC-specific accounting (e.g., 340B Program, PPS, grant accounting) and OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
Benefits
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance