GL Accountant

Crook County Medical Services District•Sundance, WY

About The Position

The General Ledger Accountant owns the trial balance and ensures complete and accurate accounting records. The role applies accounting principles to prepare financial reports and other accounting information in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. It is responsible for daily, monthly, and yearly financial statement closing duties, as well as special projects. The accountant also assists with developing, completing, and publishing the annual budget and reports to the Chief Financial Officer. The position handles financial reporting, including bank and balance sheet account reconciliations, daily revenue postings and reasonableness reviews, month-end close activities, journal entries, income statement reviews, budget monitoring, accounting documentation, and coordination with other departments on revenue and expense classification. Additional duties include lease, contract, and fixed asset management; leading the annual financial statement audit; assisting with Medicare cost report preparation; supporting accounts payable processing and reconciliation; and managing cash flow.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting; a combination of education and experience may be considered.
3–5 years of professional accounting experience.
Strong analytical skills.
Problem-solving skills to identify and correct financial discrepancies.
Technical accounting skills and understanding of accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Written and verbal communication skills for sharing accounting information.
Proficiency with accounting software, specifically Multiview.
Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Power BI.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Auditing experience.

Responsibilities

Own the trial balance and ensure complete and accurate accounting records.
Prepare financial reports and accounting information in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Perform daily, monthly, and yearly financial statement closing duties and other assigned projects.
Assist with development, completion, and publication of the annual budget.
Reconcile all bank accounts.
Post daily revenue into the accounting software and review it for reasonableness.
Complete month-end financials, post general ledger journal entries, reconcile accounts, and maintain required documentation.
Review budget reports and assist departments with annual budget preparation and monthly monitoring.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
Analytically review the income statement for errors.
Coordinate with other departments to ensure revenues and expenses are properly classified.
Maintain documentation of accounting procedures and policies.
Manage leases, contracts, and fixed assets.
Lead the annual financial statement audit.
Assist with preparation of the Medicare cost report.
Assist with accounts payable processing, reconciliations, and problem resolution.
Manage cash flow.
Perform other duties as assigned.