Staff Accountant

Versant Health•Newtown Square, PA

About The Position

The Staff Accountant will play an integral role in the Finance Department and will assist the Accounting team in monthly close of the books as well as financial statement analyses. This role will be responsible for preparing accurate financial analysis, journal entries and reconciliations while meeting all financial deadlines. This role will assist with deliverables for interim and annual audits, and statutory filings and will report to the Director, Account for Manufacturing and Supply Chain.

Requirements

Bacelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics or equivalent experience.
Two to four years experience in Accounting either public or private setting
Technical knowledge of GAAP.
Ability to apply accounting guidance.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of accounting systems and ERP systems, NetSuite preferred.
HIPAA & Security Requirements: All Associates must comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as it pertains to disclosures of protected health information (PHI) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and HIPAA Privacy Policies and Procedures. As a component of job roles and responsibilities, Associates may have access to covered information, cardholder data or other confidential customer information which must be protected at all times. As a result, Associates must explicitly adhere to all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Privacy & Security Training Program.

Nice To Haves

Two-four years’ experience in health insurance industry preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for preparation of monthly accounting entries and preparing and adjusting journal entries.
Performing account analysis and reconciliation.
Prepare schedules and financial analysis for expenses during month end close process.
Prepare comprehensive responses to management’s inquiries.
Assist with preparation of schedules for various slides decks for internal and external reporting.
Develop effective metrics tracking to provide accurate and timely representation demonstrated trends, forecasted needs, and anticipated performance.
Monitor and analyze raw materials, finished goods, and stockroom inventory levels, productivity, and labor efficiencies.
Assist in the forecasting and ongoing analysis of fixed and variable labor costs.
Prepare various schedules and assist outside accountant with any inquiries.
Work with the Accounting and Finance teams to improve processes.
Assist with preparation of GAAP financial statements.
Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
Assist in special projects and department initiatives as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.