Staff Accountant

Southwest Health•Platteville, WI

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About The Position

The Staff Accountant is part of the Finance team and oversees day-to-day accounting and reporting operations. Working independently and in conjunction with the Director of Finance and department directors, the position maintains accurate records in the general ledger, accounts payable, fixed assets, payroll, and other financial systems, and prepares and reviews periodic reporting. The listed duties are not all-inclusive and may be expanded as management deems necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience with payroll and general ledger responsibility.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and financial accounting software.
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, and government regulations related to the scope of the position.

Nice To Haves

Accounting experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts; reconcile cash; prepare journal entries; and gather data for monthly financial statements.
Independently handle month-end accruals and associated reconciliations, and exercise discretion in determining materiality of variances when reviewing month-end financials.
Maintain fixed asset ledgers and investment schedules.
Work with Human Resources to process payroll biweekly or as needed.
Prepare worksheets for the annual budget, compile budget data from department managers, and enter it into the budget module.
Analyze working capital and prepare analyses for leaders.
Ensure the integrity of financial statements and general ledger accounts in compliance with GAAP.
Review and analyze bad debt and allowance percentages to ensure deductions are appropriate.
Monitor other departments’ budgets and report significant variances to the Director of Finance.
Analyze and review organizational leases and contracts to identify embedded leases and ensure proper recording.
File required tax reports, including Form 941 and required state and federal reports, including W-2s and 1099s; provide data for Form 990.
Maintain and update federal and state tax tables as necessary, with assistance from the financial software vendor.
Prepare worksheets and gather data for the annual audit and surveys.
Adhere to Southwest Health’s value-based behavior standards and its compliance and HIPAA standards as described in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.