Staff Accountant

Empath Health • West Palm Beach, FL

140d • Onsite

About The Position

Trustbridge Hospice, a part of Empath Health is seeking a detail-oriented Full-Time Staff Accountant to join our Finance Team. The Staff Accountant is responsible for accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and other general ledger related reconciliations and reporting for Empath Health and its’ Affiliates, and is responsible for certain regulatory compliance including, but not limited to State and Federal tax returns, Federal and State cost reports and Federal, State and Local grants reporting. The Staff Accountant will also assist with preparation of entity and grant related operating budgets.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or a business-related field with significant Accounting course work or a major in Accounting
• three years or more of hands-on general ledger accounting experience or a combination of general ledger accounting and financial audit experience in a public accounting environment preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and Microsoft Excel experience required
• Good written and verbal communication skills are essential
• prior direct customer service experience (internal and/or external) is necessary.
• flexibility in shifting between tasks, ability to work independently, ability to monitor and set priorities, adaptability and dependability.
• Prior general ledger accounting software experience is essential.

Nice To Haves

• Direct health care industry is desirable.
• additional Microsoft Office experience preferred.
• Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) and FRx or Management Reporter experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality assurance review over routine work of General Ledger Accountants and general ledger coding by parties external to General Ledger Personnel.
• Record, reconcile, analyze and/or approve payroll and cash receipts activity.
• Prepare and/or monitor accruals for significant liability areas such as MHB, Workers Compensation, Room & Board, Inpatient and Respite.
• Record and maintain work-in-process and fixed asset subledgers and reconciling to the general ledger.
• Prepare financial statements, account reconciliations and bank reconciliations and perform analysis of these items.
• Prepare necessary schedules for Federal, State and Local grant reporting compliance.
• Review and summarize contracts/agreements; and research, as necessary, and apply appropriate accounting treatment related to fund accounting and trusts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
• 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
• CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees