Staff Accountant / Billing Specialist

Description

EXEMPT: No  SALARY LEVEL: $30 - $33 per hour

DEPARTMENT: Finance LOCATION: Hybrid/Must Reside in the USA

REPORTS TO: Controller HOURS:  FT (40 hours per week)

Date: 11/13/2024 APPROVED BY: Human Resources Director

AGENCY BACKGROUND:  The objective of Sonoma Community Action Network (Sonoma CAN) is to partner with low-income families and individuals to help them achieve economic and social empowerment, build community, and advocate for social and economic justice.  Sonoma CAN operates a wide variety of programs benefiting low-income Sonoma County residents.

Our Mission: Sonoma CAN is a catalyst of equitable transformation, aligning partners and resources to implement values-based, data-driven, community-led solutions that help families reach their full potential.

Our Vision: We see our Sonoma County transformed into an empowered community of thriving families where every child is raised with joy, justice, and connection.

Our Promise: Sonoma CAN changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

Working at SonomaCAN

At Sonoma Community Action Network (SonomaCAN), we believe that a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthen our team and help us better serve our community. We are committed to fair hiring practices and a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the opportunity to grow professionally.

We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. Our hiring process complies with all federal, state, and local laws related to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage individuals who meet the qualifications to apply.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE: The salary for this position is $30-$33 per hour, depending on experience. CAN offers a generous benefits package available on the first day of the month after your date of hire that includes: 

• Medical insurance through Kaiser or Sutter is 80-95% paid by the employer for employee premiums, plus 50% paid by the employer for dependent coverage
• Elective dental, vision insurance, FSA, and Accident insurance.
• Employer-paid $10k of life insurance with expandable options
• Employer-paid Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) plan with a 2% contribution and an additional 1% matched contribution after one year of service
• Employee assistance program, CalPerks
• 3 weeks vacation (5 hours accrued per pay period) based on full-time work increases at 5 years of service
• 96 hours of sick time per year (4 hours accrued per pay period) based on full-time work
• 1 floating personal day
• 16 paid holidays

SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

The Grant Accountant is responsible for managing the accounting, billing, reporting, and reimbursement processes associated with our grants as well as other revenue-generating and fee-for-service program activities, including Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports (CS) services through CalAIM, Community Health Worker and Behavioral Health services through MediCal, therapeutic behavioral services, housing, and others as they are developed. Your role involves collaborating with internal and external teams, verifying documentation, and ensuring compliance with relevant billing regulations. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Staff Account

• Reconcile the Agency’s various bank accounts on a monthly basis as part of the monthly close process
• compiling and posting journal entries to the General Ledger for the month close 
• Assist with the proper coding of receipts, grants, and service contract payments, as well as various donor receipts
• Assist with Accounts Payable coding to ensure proper classification of programmatic expenses to the proper funding source
• compiling and posting journal entries to the General Ledger as needed
• Interaction with Agency Program Staff and Human Resources Staff.
• Review and assist Fiscal Sponsorship Subrecipients' payments 
• Maintains financial files in accordance with and ensures compliance with applicable contract provisions.

Billing

• Collaborate with multiple programs to ensure billin