Staff Accountant (or Senior Accountant)

Cottage Hospital•Haverhill, NH

About The Position

Cottage Hospital is seeking a knowledgeable, detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join its Finance team. The role supports the financial operations of a community hospital by maintaining accurate financial records, preparing monthly financial statements, and assisting with budgeting, auditing, and financial analysis. The Staff Accountant works independently and collaborates with the Controller, Finance leadership, senior management, and hospital departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
Solid understanding of general ledger accounting principles and financial reporting.
Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and maintain accuracy in financial reporting.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with hospital departments and leadership.

Nice To Haves

Strong hospital financial experience.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently complete the monthly general ledger closing process.
Prepare and post journal entries, including recurring and standard entries.
Perform daily cash reconciliations and reconcile bank statements.
Complete monthly general ledger account reconciliations.
Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements and statistical reports.
Conduct financial statement variance analysis.
Perform revenue and reimbursement analysis.
Assist with annual audits by preparing documentation for internal and external auditors.
Support annual budget preparation, including analysis of anticipated revenues and expenditures.
Assist hospital departments with budget-related questions.
Support annual cost reporting and disproportionate share reporting.
Participate in special projects and provide financial analysis as requested by Finance leadership and senior management.