Accountant, Cash and Assets

PDS Health•Henderson, NV

About The Position

The Staff Accountant – Cash & Assets is responsible for maintaining accurate cash activity records and fixed asset schedules while supporting the accounting team with reconciliations and subledger maintenance. This role plays a key part in the month-end close process and ensures the integrity of financial data across property, construction, payroll, and cash management accounts. This role also requires independent analysis, interpretation of GAAP, and professional judgment in determining the appropriate capitalization, depreciation, and disposition of fixed assets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)
4+ years of accounting experience, with demonstrated proficiency in bank reconciliations and general ledger accounting.
Experience with fixed assets, including maintaining asset schedules, recording additions and disposals, and managing depreciation.
Strong Excel and reconciliation skills
Solid understanding of general accounting principles (GAAP) and internal controls.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and general ledger data.
Strong reconciliation skills with the ability to identify, research, and resolve discrepancies.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical accounting applications.
Excellent problem-solving skills and sound judgment in making accounting decisions.
Self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across departments.
Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment without compromising accuracy.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for interaction with management, project teams, and external partners
Organized, detail-oriented individual capable of maintaining accurate records in a high-volume environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Accounting or Finance
Experience in a construction, real estate, or multi-entity accounting environment.
Familiarity with construction-in-progress (CIP) accounting and project cost tracking.

Responsibilities

Maintaining fixed asset schedules for approximately 150 assets, ensuring accuracy of additions, disposals, and transfers.
Maintaining and updating depreciation schedules and recording depreciation entries on a monthly basis.
Recording construction-in-progress (CIP) clearing entries and coordinating with the project team on asset capitalization.
Analyzing CIP activity and determining the proper capitalization of assets when properties are placed in service in accordance with GAAP.
Evaluating asset disposals when properties are sold, including determining the appropriate treatment of accumulated depreciation and distinguishing depreciation to be expensed versus amounts allocated to gain or loss on sale.
Exercising professional judgment in determining whether costs should be capitalized or expensed.
Preparing monthly bank reconciliations for property, cash management, construction, and payroll accounts.
Investigating and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner, with discrepancies escalated as appropriate.
Applying accounting judgment when analyzing reconciling items and determining the appropriate corrective actions.
Assisting with month end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliation preparation, and subledger maintenance.
Supporting the accounting team with ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed.
Performing analytical reviews of account activity and journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Recording customer billings as provided by the construction and project management team.
Recording customer payments and cash receipts accurately and on a timely basis.
Performing remote check deposits in accordance with established procedures.
Preparing and setting up wire transfers for approval, ensuring the accuracy of payment details and proper documentation prior to submission.
Ensuring compliance with all policies and standards, as well as state, federal and other regulatory bodies.