Accountant - HMFP

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Boston, MA

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About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Job Summary: Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance & Business Operations for the Department of Medicine, the Accountant assists with daily and monthly financial operational responsibilities. Job Description: Essential Responsibilities: Assists with the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements on a monthly basis, including accrual and cash for month end close. Uploads standard monthly entries into the general ledger system, which includes the preparation and submission of supporting documentation and work papers. Responsible for the accuracy of journal entries, enabling the production of accurate departmental and physician-level profit and loss (P/L) statements. Understands the financial impact and appreciates the importance of physician P/L accuracy. Assists in the maintenance of HMFP and APHMFP's chart of accounts by setting up new account codes and account strings in general ledger system. Responsible for setting up new accounts payable vendors according to HMFP's policies and procedures. Responds to departmental inquiries regarding financial transactions and accuracy of financial statements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1-3 years related work experience required.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access and other web-based applications.
• May produce complex documents, perform analysis and maintain databases.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in accounting, finance, and/or related field.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred, with EPICOR and/or FRX experience a plus.
• Flexibility to work both independently and in collaboration with others; proven ability to streamline and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements on a monthly basis, including accrual and cash for month end close.
• Uploads standard monthly entries into the general ledger system, which includes the preparation and submission of supporting documentation and work papers.
• Responsible for the accuracy of journal entries, enabling the production of accurate departmental and physician-level profit and loss (P/L) statements.
• Understands the financial impact and appreciates the importance of physician P/L accuracy.
• Assists in the maintenance of HMFP and APHMFP's chart of accounts by setting up new account codes and account strings in general ledger system.
• Responsible for setting up new accounts payable vendors according to HMFP's policies and procedures.
• Responds to departmental inquiries regarding financial transactions and accuracy of financial statements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level