Staff Accountant

University of Vermont Health Network • South Burlington, VT

3d • $63,378 - $95,077 • Remote

About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports UVM Health Network partners through training, assistance, and guidance. The role prepares recurring and non-recurring journal entries, reports, and analyses related to financial statements, intercompany activity, subledger activity, and schedules. It analyzes general ledger accounts and department cost centers, reviews financial activity for accuracy and reasonableness, interprets trends and variances, and recommends corrective action. The Staff Accountant also analyzes revenue and expense variances and explains current- and prior-year changes, budget variances, and projected future impact to management.

The position prepares monthly journal entries and reconciles assigned accounts, performs balance-sheet reconciliations monthly, quarterly, and annually in preparation for audits, and handles other accounting duties such as bank reconciliations, proofreading financial documents, and participating in special projects. It maintains supporting documentation and electronic records according to department and hospital standards for external auditors, and takes initiative to improve processes and efficiencies. The role requires working knowledge of many areas of the balance sheet and confident, articulate, professional written and verbal communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Confident, articulate, and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of many areas of the balance sheet.

Nice To Haves

• Tax return preparation experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide training, assistance, and guidance to UVM Health Network partners.
• Prepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries, reports, and analyses related to financial statements, intercompany activity, subledger activity, and schedules.
• Analyze general ledger accounts and department cost centers; review financial activity for accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness; interpret trends or deviations; and recommend corrective action.
• Prepare detailed analyses of revenue and expense variances and explain current- and prior-year changes, budget variances, and projected future impact to management.
• Prepare monthly journal entries for assigned accounts, ensure activity is recorded, calculate adjustments, make corrections, and reconcile assigned accounts.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations monthly, quarterly, and annually in preparation for audits.
• Perform accounting duties including bank account reconciliations, proofreading financial documents, and participating in special projects.
• Maintain supporting documentation and electronic records in accordance with department and hospital standards for external auditor review.
• Take initiative to improve processes and efficiencies when opportunities are identified.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time