STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Carilion Clinic•Remote - VA, VA

3d•Remote

About The Position

Perform professional, basic accounting services for a corporate holding company and/or over 20 diverse subsidiaries in a healthcare setting. Adhere to internal controls to ensure the integrity of Carilion’s financial statements. This is achieved by performing monthly reconciliations and other responsibilities. Required to meet frequent, non-negotiable deadlines on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Responsible for collecting information from multiple sources in a timely manner in order to meet deadlines. Maintains confidentiality of proprietary financial information and patient-sensitive data.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in accounting or business administration with concentration in accounting required.
Entry level position. Experience not required, though 1-2 years preferred.
General knowledge of PCs and office equipment.
Knowledge of computerized accounting systems, spreadsheet and word processing software, with Microsoft Windows/Excel/Word preferred.
Requires good writing skills, interpersonal skills, and good analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience using large ERP platforms and/or research/grant accounting in a university or other setting is preferred, but not required.
CMA or CPA designation or exam qualification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare, record, and verify daily financial transactions and ensure accuracy in the general ledger and research project account, including: creating sponsor invoices, recording sponsor payments, personnel effort, and other research expenditures.
Monitor accuracy and frequency of sponsor payments against contract terms.
Coordinate with sponsors when necessary to ensure timely payment collections.
Initiate journal entries for intercompany and intracompany allocations, and other adjustments as needed.
Reconcile accounts on a monthly basis, maintaining appropriate schedules as supporting documentation.
Research and correct account imbalances.
Ensure compliance with federal regulations, institutional policies, and sponsor contractual requirements across all activities.
Maintain current knowledge of accounting literature.
Perform other related duties as required.