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SWCHC

Offers primary medical, dental, behavioral care

Senior Accountant

Full-Time
$85k - $90k/yr
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Bridgeport, CT, USA
In Person
AccountingFinancial Accounting

About the job

Requirements
  • Strong understanding of accounting theory.
  • Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
  • Ability to operate independently with minimal daily direction from a manager to accomplish objectives.
  • Proficiency with email and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with employees at all levels, management, and external agencies.
  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • At least two years of experience in a nonprofit healthcare organization.
  • At least two years of experience working with healthcare grants.
  • Experience utilizing accounting software.
  • Ability to write and speak clearly using English to convey information and to hear at normal speaking levels in person and over the telephone.
  • Ability to meet physical requirements including manual dexterity to operate phones, computers, and other office equipment; kneeling, bending, and light lifting; close vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.
  • Ability to travel as required to work with staff.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare and record asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
  • Maintain and balance subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.
  • Maintain the general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts, preparing a trial balance, and reconciling entries.
  • Summarize financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other statements.
  • Complete external audits by analyzing and scheduling general ledger accounts and providing information for auditors.
  • Assist with monthly financial statement analysis and report on variances.
  • Maintain and submit monthly and quarterly financial expenditure reports to contracted agencies.
  • Protect the organization's value by keeping information confidential.
  • Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Acumatica accounting software is strongly preferred.

About the company

Southwest Community Health Center delivers a full range of health services in the Bridgeport area, combining primary medical care, dental care, and behavioral health services under one roof. Its product is the range of clinics and care programs that patients access for regular checkups, dental treatment, mental health support, and other related services. These services are provided through local sites that coordinate care, referrals, and follow-ups to ensure patients receive comprehensive treatment rather than separate, isolated visits. The center differentiates itself by offering integrated, community-focused care across multiple disciplines in the same organization, aiming to make it easier for people in the greater Bridgeport area to get all their health needs in one place. Its goal is to improve overall community health by increasing access to coordinated, affordable care and addressing medical, dental, and behavioral health needs together.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Founded

1976

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What believers are saying

  • SWCHC won a $900,000 state grant in February 2026 for a new Bridgeport site.
  • The 2026 Golden Gala funds expansion and strengthens donor engagement across Fairfield County.
  • SWCHC still reports careers openings in 2026, signaling active hiring despite expansion work.

What critics are saying

  • Federal grant dependence makes expansion vulnerable if Connecticut funding slows after 2026.
  • The 2024 federal dental malpractice suit against SWCHC signals ongoing liability exposure.
  • If Bridgeport staffing tightens, the 2026 expansion risks operational strain and service delays.

What makes SWCHC unique

  • 50 years in Greater Bridgeport gives SWCHC deep local trust and referral reach.
  • SWCHC serves medical, dental, and behavioral health care under one community-health model.
  • The 2026 Wakeman Boys and Girls Club site adds integrated care on Madison Avenue.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours

Company News

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