Staff Accountant, Finance | Full-Time

Wills Eye Hospital•Philadelphia, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Wills Eye Hospital is hiring a full-time Staff Accountant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The role performs general accounting activities to support accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting across the health system. It maintains accounting records, assists with financial close processes, supports budgeting and audit activities, and works with internal stakeholders to resolve financial discrepancies. The Staff Accountant also provides backup support for Finance Department functions as needed. The position supports the Finance team, operational leaders, and organizational leadership by managing financial records, reconciliations, reporting processes, and compliance-related accounting activities. It is suited to someone who is detail-oriented, analytical, comfortable in a fast-paced finance environment, and collaborative. Wills Eye Hospital describes itself as a nationally recognized leader in ophthalmology and vision care, with a history dating to 1832. It provides specialized care to more than 250,000 patients each year and highlights clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care. The position is not remote.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
One to two years of accounting experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or healthcare finance.
Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data analysis.
Detail-oriented and analytical, with clear communication and team collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
Prior exposure to healthcare accounting, revenue cycle operations, grant-funded programs, or payer-related reconciliations.

Responsibilities

Record and post daily financial transactions, maintaining accurate accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger records.
Prepare monthly bank, general ledger, and balance sheet account reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Assist with monthly and annual close activities, including journal entries, account analyses, and preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules.
Reconcile leases and related balances in accordance with applicable Governmental Accounting Standards Board requirements.
Maintain investment and debt roll-forward schedules and supporting financial documentation.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis by compiling and evaluating financial data.
Review accounting transactions for accuracy and compliance with organizational policies, applicable healthcare financial regulations, and accounting standards.
Provide backup support for Finance Department functions as needed.
Support the Finance team, operational leaders, and organizational leadership.