Accountant I (Full-time Remote, North Carolina Based)

Alliance Health•Fayetteville, NC

8h•$60,234 - $76,799•Remote

About The Position

The Accountant I supports the month-end close by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accuracy across key financial areas, including cash, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets. The role also supports the annual audit process by preparing schedules and providing necessary documentation. This position is full-time remote. Selected candidate must reside in North Carolina. Some travel for onsite meetings to the Home office may be required.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field and four (4) years of accounting/auditing experience in the preparation of interpretive, analytical accounting/financial statements and reports, or in governmental financial systems.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field and two (2) years of accounting/auditing experience in the preparation of interpretive, analytical accounting/financial statements and reports, or in governmental financial systems.
Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and their application to cost, governmental accounting, and nongovernmental accounting. Knowledge of program specifics.
Ability to monitor and collect and analyze data and to assess the accuracy and integrity of data.
Ability to communicate information to individuals or groups and deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience.
Ability to clearly and concisely convey information orally or in writing to individuals or groups to ensure that they understand the information and the message.
Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others.
Ability to review and edit the work of others. Ability to convey and/or consult on issues of a moderately complex nature in a clear, concise, and organized manner.
Satisfactory background check and credit check

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

Record journal entries into the accounting system
Prepare monthly accruals, reclasses, and allocations
Maintain Prepaid and Asset schedules and record monthly journal entries
Analyze expenses to ensure all fixed assets and prepaids are properly classified
Provide support with balance sheet reconciliations.
Provide support with balance sheet and bank reconciliations
Respond to various ad hoc reporting requests, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of data
Accurately record and document all incoming cash transactions on a daily basis
Process and record monthly Accounts Receivable (A/R) invoices related to administrative revenue
Collects accounts receivable by proactively contacting vendors to recover outstanding refunds owed to the organization
Propose write-off recommendations for uncollectable A/R
Support the Accounting Supervisor with the annual financial audit
Prepare audit schedules that reconcile back to the trial balance
Monitor and analyze current processes and schedules to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy