Staff Accountant (Full-Time Remote or On-Site)

Weston County Health Services•Newcastle, WY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The accountant is responsible for the accurate and timely management of the financial transactions and reporting. This position prepares reconciliations and journal entries, assists with accounts payable, supports month-end closing processes, and ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Requirements

Associate’s degree in accounting or related field
Minimum of 2-5 years of experience required
Proficiency with excel and word required
Strong analytical skills
Good knowledge of finance terminology and processes
Good math skills and the ability to spot numerical errors
Strong written and oral communication skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Has the ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Has the ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Has the ability to determine an appropriate course of action in more complex situations.
Has the ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
Has the ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
Has the ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.
Has the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Has the ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to access, find, and navigate each department at WCHS.
The position requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry.
Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.

Nice To Haves

a Bachelors or related advanced degree is a plus
preferably within the healthcare services industry
Experience in acute care, hospital inpatient, and healthcare operations is preferred
with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial data and information to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Process vendor invoices and prepare accounts payable for payment.
Enter cash receipts and cash disbursements into the accounting system.
Assist with the preparation and posting of journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
Maintain accurate general ledger account activity, including reviewing transactions, supporting documentation, account coding, and department classifications.
Support monthly financial reporting by preparing schedules, reconciling accounts, and assisting with variance explanations as requested.
Assist with hospital accounting functions, including accounts payable support, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, cash activity, and interdepartmental allocations.
Support budget preparation by compiling historical expense data, updating department schedules, and assisting with data entry into budget templates or accounting systems.
Assist with capital asset tracking, including maintaining fixed asset records, supporting capital project documentation, and reconciling capital expenditures to the general ledger.
Support grant accounting and nonprofit fund accounting by tracking grant-related revenues and expenses, maintaining supporting documentation, and assisting with required reporting.
Assist with cost report, audit, and compliance-related requests by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and ensuring accounting records are complete and accurate.
Maintain accurate accounting system records, including general ledger structure, department codes, account mappings, and supporting crosswalks.
Work collaboratively with finance, revenue cycle, payroll, purchasing, and department leaders to research accounting discrepancies and ensure transactions are recorded properly.
Participate in process improvement efforts related to accounting workflows, internal controls, reconciliations, documentation, and financial reporting.
Maintain confidentiality of financial, employee, vendor, and patient-related information in accordance with hospital policies and applicable regulations.
Other duties, as assigned