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Healthix · 1 week ago

Junior Accountant

Healthix is seeking a Junior Accountant to provide general support to the Controller within the Finance Department. The role involves processing vendor invoices, preparing check runs, reconciling accounts, and supporting grant voucher preparation and submissions.

Health CareInformation Technology
Hiring Manager
Jerrisa Barnett, MS, SHRM-CP
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Responsibilities

Enter and process vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and credit card transactions in QuickBooks Online (QBO)
Prepare and process weekly check runs and ACH/wire payments
Reconcile vendor statements and follow up on outstanding balances
Assist with recording payroll journal entries and benefits allocations
Support grant voucher preparation and submissions under state and federal guidelines
Reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly
Prepare supporting schedules for balance sheet accounts (AP, AR, prepaid, accrued expenses)
Assist in ensuring accuracy of data posted in the general ledger
Help compile documentation for audits and grant reporting
Maintain organized electronic files and ensure proper documentation in accounting systems
Support the integration of expense management and AP automation tools (e.g., Bill.com, Expensify, Concur)
Assist in testing and documenting workflows as systems are upgraded or automated
Use Excel/Google Sheets to build reconciliations, trackers, and basic dashboards
Identify inefficiencies in manual processes and suggest small improvements
Document step-by-step accounting procedures for consistency and training purposes
Partner with the Senior Accountant to adopt new technology and transition away from spreadsheets where possible
Work cross-departmentally with Operations, Development, and Programs to collect documentation and resolve coding questions
Provide responsive support to staff on expense reimbursement, vendor setup, and payment inquiries

Qualification

QuickBooks OnlineExcelAP automation toolsAccounting degreeOrganizational skillsAttention to detailAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience
Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Excel (pivot tables, lookups), and Google Workspace
Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Eagerness to learn, adapt, and grow within a modernizing finance function

Preferred

1–2 years of relevant accounting or finance experience (internships, nonprofit, or business office experience preferred)
Familiarity with AP automation tools, expense reporting systems, or Salesforce

Company

Healthix

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Healthix is the largest public health information exchange in the nation, serving the most comprehensive range of organizations in New York.