Accountant

MDB Health Services•Flowood, MS

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to join our team and help support the financial operations of our healthcare organization. This position will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, performing reconciliations, supporting accounts payable and receivable functions, monitoring transactions, and assisting leadership with financial reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced healthcare environment where accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail are essential.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Associate degree or equivalent accounting experience may be considered.
2–5 years of accounting experience preferred.
Healthcare accounting or healthcare office experience strongly preferred.
Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, general ledger functions, and financial reporting.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to analyze financial information and identify discrepancies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate and organized financial records in accordance with established accounting principles and company policies.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly accounting functions, including journal entries, account reconciliations, transaction review, and general ledger maintenance.
Assist with accounts payable, including reviewing invoices, verifying supporting documentation, coding expenses, obtaining appropriate approvals, and processing payments.
Assist with accounts receivable activities and coordinate with billing and revenue-cycle personnel to ensure accurate posting and reconciliation of payments.
Review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate account coding.
Work closely with the billing and revenue-cycle teams to identify and resolve discrepancies between billing records, payments, deposits, and accounting records.
Research financial discrepancies and identify the source of errors or inconsistencies.
Monitor outstanding accounts and assist with identifying trends or issues affecting cash flow and financial performance.
Maintain accurate records of vendor accounts, payments, and other financial obligations.
Collaborate with administrative, billing, human resources, and leadership teams to resolve financial and operational issues.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, reporting, and overall financial efficiency.
Perform other accounting, financial, and administrative duties as assigned.