Finance & Administration Associate

About the Role

Elevate Health Center is a mission-driven nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center serving the Los Angeles community. We seek a Finance & Administration Associate with strong data analysis and Microsoft Office skills to support financial operations, performance reporting, and administration. This role offers the opportunity to apply analytical skills to business questions, gain exposure to nonprofit healthcare operations, and contribute to Board-level reporting.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Finance & Administration Associate will analyze financial and operational data, develop Excel-based reports and dashboards, manage day-to-day financial activities, and support organizational administration. Data analysis is a core part of this role. The ideal candidate is a recent graduate or early-career professional who can turn data into clear findings and practical recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, validate, and analyze financial and operational data from multiple sources; reconcile discrepancies and maintain accurate datasets.
• Build and maintain Excel reports and dashboards to track revenue, expenses, patient volumes, provider productivity, and other performance indicators.
• Investigate trends and variances, summarize findings, and recommend actions to support the CFO’s financial and operational decisions.
• Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks (general ledger, payables, receivables).
• Prepare checks, vendor payments, and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Support payroll processing and benefits tracking in ADP.
• Prepare monthly financial and operational reports and clear PowerPoint presentations for leadership and the Board of Directors; opportunity to attend Board meetings.
• Assist in preparing grant and compliance reports as needed.
• Coordinate with clinic staff and leadership on cross-department administrative needs.
• Support the CFO with financial modeling, ad hoc analysis, and special projects related to finance, compliance, and strategy.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Data Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills required, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including PivotTables, lookup formulas (XLOOKUP or INDEX/MATCH), SUMIFS/COUNTIFS, data cleaning, conditional formatting, data validation, and charts. Ability to independently build accurate, well-organized workbooks and analyze large datasets.
• Demonstrated data analysis experience through employment, internships, or substantial academic projects; ability to interpret results and communicate actionable findings.
• Bookkeeping, accounting, and/or office administration experience is preferred.
• Experience with Excel Power Query, Power BI, or reporting automation is a plus.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks is preferred; willingness to learn ADP and healthcare systems is essential.
• Strong quantitative reasoning, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and ability to adapt in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $80,000 - $100,000 annually.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid time off and holidays.

Growth Opportunities

Based on performance and interests, this role can grow into:

• Finance Manager
• Data Analyst
• Clinic Administrator