Accountant, Financial Services (Hyannis)

Cape Cod Healthcare•Hyannis, MA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant is responsible for month-end close and/or assisting the Senior Accountant with month-end close and monthly financial reporting. This role involves recording financial transactions, preparing and recording journal entries, reviewing and reconciling account information for accuracy and compliance, analyzing budget variances, and preparing monthly reports. The position also requires preparing monthly account reconciliations, establishing financial protocols and tracking systems, preparing reports for regulatory agencies and audits, and performing ad-hoc reports and analysis. Additionally, the Accountant will recommend financial actions, maintain accounting controls and financial security through internal controls, answer accounting procedure questions, maintain data integrity, stay informed on industry developments, act as a financial advisor to management, and provide excellent customer service. The role also involves identifying and recommending process improvements and performing other related duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
3-5 years experience in a financial setting or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or closely related field, and 1-2 years experience in a financial setting
Knowledge of GAAP, financial theories, principles and concepts

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred
Healthcare experience in a financial setting preferred

Responsibilities

Month-end close and/or assisting the Senior Accountant with month-end close and monthly financial reporting
Record financial transactions
Prepare and record journal entries by compiling and analyzing account information
Review, track, analyze and reconcile all information for accuracy and compliance
Analyze budget variances
Prepare monthly reports
Prepare monthly account reconciliations in support of the financial statements
Establish financial protocols and tracking systems (e.g., fixed assets, inventories, capitalized labor)
Prepare reports for submission to regulatory agencies
Prepare audit worksheets and reports
Prepare ad-hoc reports/analysis as needed by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends
Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options
Maintain accounting controls by following and/or recommending policies and procedures
Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations
Maintain financial security by following and/or recommending internal controls
Maintain the integrity of confidential data
Keep informed on the latest developments in accounting and the healthcare field through study, reading, attendance at appropriate seminars
Act as an advisor to Managers/Directors on financial formulation
Respond to department managers' inquiries regarding departmental reports
Participate in meetings as needed
Exemplify a high standard of customer service
Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers
Challenges current working practices; identifies process improvement opportunities and presents recommendations and solutions to management
Engages and commits to the organization’s culture of continuous improvement by actively participating, supporting, and promoting CCHC Pillars of Excellence
Perform other work- related duties as required or assigned