Who are we?

Founded in 1999, Progressive Community Health Centers is an independent non-profit organization that operates four clinic locations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. More than 100 employees support our agency's mission to improve the health and quality of life of the community by providing culturally competent services that address identified needs. We provide high quality, comprehensive care to roughly 16,000 patients annually, a majority of who are low-income. No one is ever turned away from our clinics based on insurance status or ability to pay. We value a patient-centered philosophy and provide range of services that include family medicine, internal medicine, women's health, urgent care, dental, radiology and integrated behavioral health. We also offer supportive services such as case management, health education and benefits enrollment.

Position Summary

The Junior Accountant I supports the goals of Progressive Community Health Centers by assisting in the fiscal operations of the organization. The Junior Accountant I is responsible for support to the Finance Department through the delivery of accounting services, with emphasis on accounts payable, data entry, filing, and assistance with general ledger data entry, reconciliation and special projects, as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Exercise discretion and maintain the highest level of strict confidentiality regarding financial and payroll information.
• Treat all people with dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Honor diversity in practices of faith, traditions, and culture.
• Recognize the good work and accomplishments of others.
• Invite and acknowledge concerns, suggestions and opinions of others.
• Protect personal and professional privacy and confidentiality.
• Communicate truthfully and expect others to do the same.
• Identify and resolve difficult issues.
• Seek out and participate in opportunities for development.
• View change as opportunity.
• Accept and offer feedback that promotes respect and leads to development.
• Seek out education and training to build job skills.
• Exceed expectations of patients and colleagues.
• Strive to exceed job requirements.
• Seek to continuously improve work processes.
• Work with others in the spirit of teamwork.
• Be accountable for the successful completion of scope of work.
• Make decisions about time and work resources that avoid waste and duplication.
• Conserve natural and environmental resources.
• Maintain health, safety and security in the workplace.

EDUCATION

• Associate's Degree in Accounting, or equivalent Accounts Payable experience.
• Two years of related accounting work experience.
• Experience with computerized accounting software (Intacct preferred).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Professional oral, written and presentation communication skills.
• Well organized, ability to work in a fast-paced environment.