Staff Accountant

Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Attleboro, MA

5d•$54,199 - $82,981•Onsite

About The Position

This Staff Accountant will assist with the accurate and timely preparation of the Sturdy Health Foundation financial statements and affiliates including Sturdy Memorial Hospital and Sturdy Health, Inc.. The Staff Accountant will participate in the month end close, accruals and monthly budget to actual reviews as needed. This position will be responsible for various balance sheet reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid, inventories and fixed asset accounts and assist with various affiliate billings and intercompany reconciliations. This role will assist the Controller with the Treasury function within the Fiscal Services Department. This position will also assist with the annual 990 filing and other related tax filings.

Requirements

Minimum 0-3 years accounting experience
Ability to understand and apply General Accounting principles and procedures.
Must be able to perform reconciliations, account analysis and prepare journal entries as needed
Computer literate in Microsoft suite of applications with strong Excel skills
Strong interpersonal communications skills, command of verbal and written English
Ability to adapt to computer updates, changes and conversions
Ability to solve problems, adapt to changing workloads and follow through with a request or problem with minimal supervision
Expected to optimize accounting and business processes
Commitment to confidentiality, compliance, and ethical financial practices.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Healthcare Administration (preferred)
Experience with healthcare financial reporting, grant accounting, or cost report preparation is highly desirable
Strong proficiency in general ledger systems (e.g. Workday)
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, LOOKUPs, data reconciliation)
Familiarity with healthcare billing systems and revenue cycle processes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
CPA or CPA-eligible strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares and posts journal entries to ensure accurate and timely financial statement presentation.
Prepares and monitors monthly accruals to support accurate financial reporting.
Reviews and reconciles daily cash activity and collaborates with departments and associated entities to resolve discrepancies.
Analyzes budget-to-actual variances for accuracy and reasonableness.
Communicates significant variances and discrepancies to the Accounting Manager in a timely manner.
Maintains and reconciles Restricted and Unrestricted net assets; maintains roll forwards.
Review and fulfill Restricted funds request.
Monitors and reconciles Investment statements.
Reconcile, monitor, and assist in tracking Grant funds received and used by Sturdy Foundation and associated entities.
Assists in the preparation of audit workpapers, schedules, and notes to the audited financial statements.
Responds promptly and professionally to inquiries from coworkers, department heads, supervisors, and auditors.