Senior Staff Accountant

Job description

About Christ Community Health Services
Since 1995, Christ Community Health Services (CCHS) has provided high-quality healthcare to underserved communities through distinctively Christian service. As a faith-based Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we serve approximately 60,000 patients each year across our Memphis health centers, offering primary care, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and specialty services.
About the Role
Christ Community Health Services is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to support the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of the organization's financial records. This position is responsible for accounting entries, banking activity, account reconciliations, payroll-related journal entries, and other general-ledger responsibilities.
The Senior Staff Accountant works across payroll, cash management, accounts receivable, revenue systems, and audit preparation. The role requires sound accounting knowledge, careful analysis, consistent follow-through, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Why Join CCHS?
• Support the financial operations of a mission-driven healthcare organization serving underserved communities.
• Work with payroll, banking, revenue, receivables, and general-ledger processes across the organization.
• Contribute to accurate financial reporting, audit readiness, and responsible stewardship of organizational resources.
• Collaborate with finance, payroll, clinic, and administrative teams.
• Contribute to a culture grounded in compassion, service, excellence, and Christian faith.

Our Core Values - and What They Look Like in This Role
CCHS team members are expected to demonstrate our core values every day. For a Senior Staff Accountant, they mean:
• Intentional Love - Supporting colleagues and the CCHS mission through respectful communication, dependable service, and responsible financial stewardship.
• Devoted Service - Completing accounting responsibilities with reliability, responsiveness, confidentiality, and a servant's heart.
• Humble Excellence - Maintaining accurate financial records, meeting deadlines, and pursuing high professional standards while remaining teachable and Christ-centered.

What You'll Do
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and financial reports, including paid-time-off and payroll accruals, and maintain supporting payroll files.
• Audit payroll deductions for accuracy and appropriate documentation.
• Prepare a daily cash report using the outstanding-check list, accounts-payable aging, and general ledger.
• Record daily bank transactions and reconcile bank accounts on a timely basis.
• Reconcile clinic daily cash activity and the related clearing account.
• Reconcile prepaid expenses and other current-asset accounts.
• Record, reconcile, and invoice accounts receivable activity.
• Assist with the monthly close of assigned revenue systems on a rotating schedule and prepare the journal entries required to record revenue accurately.
• Prepare audit schedules, account analyses, and supporting documentation for the annual financial audit and Uniform Data System reporting.
• Research and resolve discrepancies affecting payroll, banking, cash, receivables, revenue, and general-ledger accounts.
• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation in accordance with internal controls and organizational requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Finance operations and the mission of CCHS.

What You'll Bring
• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• One to two years of accounting experience involving payroll processing, bank reconciliation, and general-ledger activity.
• Working knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, accounts receivable, and month-end close processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.
• Ability to manage recurring deadlines and multiple accounting priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• Proficiency with computers, spreadsheets, accounting systems, and standard office equipment.
• Ability to handle payroll and financial information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams.
• No license or certification is required for this position.

What Success Looks Like
• Payroll-related journal entries, accruals, reports, and supporting files are complete, accurate, and submitted on time.
• Daily bank activity, clinic cash activity, clearing accounts, prepaid expenses, and other assigned accounts remain current and reconciled.
• Accounts receivable invoices and reconciliations are accurate and discrepancies are resolved promptly.
• Assigned revenue systems are closed accurately and required revenue entries are recorded each month.
• Audit schedules, account analyses, and UDS supporting documentation are organized, accurate, and audit-ready.
• Financial records are protected, confidential information is handled appropriately, and internal controls are followed consistently.
• The Christian mission and values of CCHS are reflected in daily work, service, and collaboration.

Work Environment
This position operates in a typical office environment and requires extended periods of computer work, which may involve eye strain and repetitive motion. The role requires sitting for approximately 70% of the workday, standing for approximately 10%, and walking for approximately 20%.
Lifting, pushing, or pulling occurs approximately 10% of the time and may involve filing folders, reams of paper, and other office materials weighing up to 20 pounds. The position frequently uses a computer and also uses telephones, adding machines, label makers, and printers. Work-related travel is approximately 1% of the position.
What We Offer
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off, including 120 hours during the first year, plus paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Annual paid Restorative Day supporting wellness and work-life balance.
• Mission-driven culture and employee recognition programs.
• Professional development and opportunities to grow within healthcare finance and administration.
• The opportunity to support work that expands access to high-quality healthcare throughout Memphis.

Make a Difference Through Financial Stewardship
If you are an accounting professional who values accuracy, accountability, and mission-driven service, we invite you to consider joining Christ Community Health Services as a Senior Staff Accountant.
Come serve with purpose. Come support our mission with excellence. Come make a difference in our community.