Staff Accountant
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
- At least two years of experience in accounting or a related field.
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Strong attention to detail, work ethic, willingness to learn, and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read and analyze financial reports.
- Review financial statements for accuracy and legal compliance.
- Prepare and file payroll entries and reports.
- Handle all aspects of accounts payable.
- Enter accounting-related information into business logs.
- Inspect account books for efficiency and accuracy.
- Organize and update financial records.
- Recommend ways to reduce costs and enhance revenue.
- Perform weekly bank settlements.
- Prepare documentation for external auditors.
- Assist the Controller with necessary projects.
- Perform related activities as assigned.
- Experience using QuickBooks.
- Non-profit accounting experience.
About the company
Neighborhood Health Services Corporation (NHSC) provides ambulatory primary healthcare as a Federally Qualified Health Center in Plainfield and Elizabeth, NJ. It operates four locations, including a main center, an Elizabeth center, and two school-based clinics, offering services such as adult medicine, pediatrics, women’s health (with OB/GYN care and nurse-midwives), dentistry, podiatry, and testing and treatment for HIV, Hepatitis, and STIs. It accepts Medicare and Medicaid and uses a sliding fee scale for uninsured patients, with funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to support its mission. Its goal is to improve health equity by delivering quality, affordable primary care in a culturally diverse, safe environment.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 2026 location pages confirm four sites and active weekday plus Saturday access.
- September 2026 listings show Medicaid-accepted HIV, STI, PrEP, and hepatitis services.
- The health center model keeps patients flowing through insured, Medicaid, and sliding-fee demand.
What critics are saying
- FY2025 990, filed February 10, 2026, showed a $1.2 million loss.
- Net assets were negative $3.7 million, tightening payroll, vendor, and expansion flexibility.
- Leadership records conflict between Kerri Powell and Rudine Smith in 2026.
What makes Neighborhood Health unique
- Two Plainfield school clinics extend pediatric care into Washington and Plainfield High School.
- Elizabeth and Plainfield locations provide all services, enabling one-system care across Union County.
- HealthStart OB/GYN plus dentistry, podiatry, and STI care create unusually broad FQHC scope.
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