Are you interested in working in a fast-paced, challenging behavioral healthcare organization? Are you interested in a position that is rewarding and makes a difference in the lives of others? Do you like to be challenged and work in a setting that allows you to grow? Then Alvarado Parkway Institute wants to hear from you! 

Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) is a free-standing psychiatric hospital in La Mesa, California with three Intensive Outpatient/Partial Hospitalization Programs. Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) provides comprehensive adult inpatient behavioral health and addictive disorders services in a 66-bed hospital setting located in La Mesa, California. At Alvarado Parkway Institute, we are committed to improving the mental health and well-being of our community. 

Alvarado Parkway Institute is currently seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a full time Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing accounts payable, departments expense accounting, month end closing, accruals, providing financial information about all company activities to assist management, its shareholders and other users in making educated economic decisions about the company's future.

You must complete an application online at our website to be considered for possible employment: https://apibhs.com/careers 

Senior Accountant Responsibilities: 

• Provide assistance in all aspects of accounting: billing, financial statements, general ledger, cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, tax compliance, inventory accounting, revenue recognition, contract management and various special analyses.
• Ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, purchase orders, petty cash, employee expense reports, cash control, payroll processing and total company payroll tax compliance.
• Monitor cash and funding balances
• Support month-end closing and reconciliation
• Support bi-weekly Payroll processing
• Assist in preparing financial reports
• Assist in preparing the quarterly/annual budgets and forecasts
• Oversee contract life cycle.
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Required Skills and Experience: 

• Bookkeeping and accounting skills
• Attention to Detail and accuracy
• Analyzing Information and judgement
• Vendor Relationships 
• Strong organizational ability
• Effective corporate communications skills
• Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to consistently meet all deadlines
• Strong PC skills including proficiency in Excel.

Required Education, Experience, and Certifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration with an emphasis in accounting, or a related field.
• Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Preferred Education, Experience, and Certifications: 

• Previous experience as an accountant, accounting supervisor, or manager
• Proficiency with accounting software and experience with a software system implementation

Benefits

Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System offers a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time and part-time employees.

• 401(k)
• Accident Insurance, Hospital plan & Critical Illness Plan
• Dental & Vision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonus Plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Legal Assistance Plan
• Life insurance
• Medical (Employee and dependent contributions)
• PDO (Paid Days Off)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Sick time

Physical Requirements:

• Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time.
• Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.
• Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.
• Vision sees details of objects at close range.
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Reach forward, up, down, and to the side.
• Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.
• Walk and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Lift up to twenty (20) pounds.  

Conditions of Employment

In compliance with API’s policies and guidelines, all API employees are required to adhere to the following:

Background/Reference Check & Licensure/Certification

• Completion of a satisfactory background and reference checks.
• Employee signed employment non-compete/confidentiality agreement
• Individuals whose position may require licensure, registration or certification must maintain such as current and valid. It is the employee's responsibility to send updated copies to Human Resources before the expiration date. It is the employee's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes or proposed changes in status to licensure, registration, or certification. Failure to do so could result in employee suspension.

Covid-19 and Flu Vaccinations; Medical

• Provide a copy of COVID-19 Vaccination OR have an Exemption Request (Deferred Pregnancy, Medical, or Religious) approved by the API HR Director; and those who have an approved Exemption must undergo weekly COVID-19 testing and observe all other infection control requirements, including face coverings.
• Annual Flu vaccination is required as a condition of hire and ongoing employment. Only those who are allergic to the vaccine or meet contraindications as indicated on the current CDC Vaccine Information Statement shall be exempt from this condition of hire and ongoing employment but are required to wear a mask while inside an API owned or operated building or vehicle during influenza season, Employees must provide physician documentation to support any reported allergy or contraindication. Flu season typically runs between November and March.
• Pass drug and alcohol test performed by Concentra.
• Clear TB skin test or Chest X-Ray at Concentra.
• Complete a satisfactory physical examination at Concentra designed solely to determine your ability to perform the duties of the position being offered. 

EEO Statement

API provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.