Staff Accountant

Chapters Health System•Remote - Florida, FL

30d•$55,232 - $86,300

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting functions such as: monitoring cash, preparing monthly journal entries, preparing monthly account reconciliations, assisting with annual audit, and performing other special projects related to financial management. Chapters Health Team is committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience
1 year accounting experience preferred; full-time internships may be considered
1 year or less of hands-on experience with general ledger and related subsystems
Skill in 10-key by touch
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Computer skills appropriate to the position
Strong customer service skills, written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and with a team
Solid critical thinking and organizational skills
Knowledge and competency in accounting and analysis
Knowledge of regulatory requirements appropriate for the position
Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.

Responsibilities

Monitors cash, prepares monthly journal entries, prepares monthly account reconciliations, assists with annual audit, and performs other special projects related to financial management.
Reviews on-line banking activity daily and updates the daily cash receipts log and monitors positive pay.
Prepares monthly bank reconciliations for all bank accounts.
Prepares monthly journal entries for assigned GL accounts.
Prepares monthly account reconciliations and roll-forwards for assigned GL accounts.
Reviews all capital expenditure requests for accuracy, submits for appropriate signature and updates the corresponding capital expenditure request log.
Maintains fixed asset system; including records depreciation.
Prepares the account reconciliations for all fixed asset accounts.
Prepares and submits annual Tangible Personal Property tax returns for all locations.
Handles accounting for the prepaids and maintains the system prepaid module.
Prepares account reconciliations for the prepaid accounts.
Monitors and handles any necessary tasks related to the postage accounts.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Prepares journal entries for Accruals and Reclasses.
Handles accounting for the internal Pharmacy including collection of data used for journal entries, inventory control, accruals, variance analysis.
Records monthly Debt, Bond, and Intangible Asset journal entries.
Compiles the monthly Legal and Consulting details for further analysis.
Prepares monthly financial supplemental schedules.
Reconciles Balance sheet accounts.
Completes Quarterly and Annual government surveys.
Represents the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.
Complies with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.
Complies with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.
Observes the Company's health, safety and security practices.
Maintains the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.
Uses resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
Promotes the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.
Participates proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.
Improves own professional knowledge and skill level.
Advances electronic media skills.
Supports Company research and educational activities.
Shares expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.
Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.