Accountant

Jupiter Medical Center

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant position is a professional accounting role responsible for accurate and timely financial statement preparation supporting work, including journal entry preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, audit workpapers, and special projects. The distribution of task responsibilities will vary within the department. This role requires above-average analytical skills for account reconciliations and unstructured situations, the ability to identify and recommend improvements, and the capacity to maintain a consistent workflow and meet deadlines. Strong communication skills, both oral and written, using Word and Excel are essential. The position is responsible for operating bank account and electronic remittance reconciliations, as well as reconciliation of assigned accounts. Preparation of journal entries and associated schedules for period-end closing are key duties. Other responsibilities include procedure development and maintenance, design/maintenance of reports in various systems, various special billing functions, and testing system upgrades. The position interacts with managers, staff, and peers to provide clarification, research issues, and offer recommendations with follow-up monitoring. Communications must be clear, professional, and accurate. The role has significant autonomy and requires judgment and tact in interactions within the facility and with outside agencies. The work is complex, decisions require considerable initiative and judgment, and errors could result in significant financial loss. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with a Finance/Accounting major/concentration preferred
2 years of experience in healthcare accounting or auditing preferred
Above average analytical skills
Ability to identify situations requiring attention/improvements, evaluate and make appropriate recommendations, and implement recommendations as approved
Ability to maintain a consistent workflow and meet deadlines, both routine and non-routine
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally both orally and in writing using Word and Excel
Requires sitting for long periods of time, also stooping, bending, standing, and stretching
May require lifting up to 20 lbs
Must have manual dexterity for typing and computer data entry
Able to work under a stressful environment
Able to work independently
Capable of making sound decisions
Detail oriented
Alert
Self-motivated
Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs
Ability to carry and lift up to 20lbs
Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation
TB/PPD Surveillance Program
Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s)

Nice To Haves

Finance/Accounting major/concentration
2 years of experience in healthcare accounting or auditing

Responsibilities

Accurate and timely financial statement preparation supporting work
Journal entry preparation
Balance sheet reconciliations
Audit workpapers
Special projects
Operating bank account and electronic remittance reconciliations
Reconciliation of assigned accounts
Preparation of journal entries and association schedules for period end closing
Procedure development and maintenance
Design/maintenance of reports in various systems
Various special billing functions
Testing system upgrades
Interacting with managers, staff, and peers to provide clarification and research issues
Making recommendations and follow-up monitoring of results