Job Description

 

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).