Staff Accountant

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Woburn, MA

19h

About The Position

The Staff Accountant reports to the Controller of Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) and assists with daily and monthly financial operational responsibilities. The role supports preparation of monthly financial statements and month-end close, maintains general ledger accounts and vendor records, and responds to questions about financial transactions and statement accuracy. The position requires a bachelor's degree and 1–3 years of related work experience. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires staff to be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 1–3 years of related work experience.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft applications, which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access, and other web-based applications.
• Ability to produce complex documents, perform analysis, and maintain databases.
• Ability to make decisions guided by general instructions and practices, with some interpretation; may recommend solutions to problems of moderate complexity and importance.
• Ability to address varied problems requiring analysis or interpretation using observation, knowledge, skills, and general precedents.
• Ability to follow precedents and procedures, prioritize and organize work within general guidelines, and seek assistance in difficult or unpredictable situations.
• Clear and effective written English communication with internal and external customers.
• Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families, and external customers.
• Working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures, and policies, with the ability to apply them in varied situations.
• Ability to collaborate in small teams, offer ideas, identify issues, and respect team members.
• Ability to provide professional, respectful, service-oriented customer service; use active listening and problem-solving skills; and remain calm in stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in accounting, finance, and/or a related field.
• Prior healthcare experience.
• EPICOR and/or FRX experience.
• Flexibility to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proven ability to streamline and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing accurate and timely monthly financial statements, including accrual and cash entries for month-end close.
• Upload standard monthly entries to the general ledger system and prepare and submit supporting documentation and work papers.
• Ensure journal entries are accurate to support accurate departmental and physician-level profit and loss statements.
• Maintain HMFP and APHMFP chart of accounts by setting up new account codes and account strings in the general ledger system.
• Set up new accounts payable vendors according to HMFP policies and procedures.
• Respond to departmental inquiries regarding financial transactions and financial statement accuracy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level