Staff Accountant

Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Attleboro, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports accurate and timely preparation of financial statements for the Sturdy Health Foundation and affiliates, including Sturdy Memorial Hospital and Sturdy Health, Inc. The role participates in month-end close activities, accruals, and monthly budget-to-actual reviews; performs balance sheet reconciliations; and assists with affiliate billings and intercompany reconciliations. The position also supports the Controller with Treasury functions in the Fiscal Services Department and assists with the annual Form 990 and other related tax filings. Additional duties include preparing journal entries and accruals, reviewing cash activity and budget variances, maintaining restricted and unrestricted net assets, monitoring investments and grant funds, and preparing audit materials. The position is primarily based in an office environment within a hospital or healthcare setting.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
Minimum 0–3 years of accounting experience.
Ability to understand and apply general accounting principles and procedures.
Ability to perform reconciliations and account analysis and prepare journal entries as needed.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications, with strong Excel skills.
Strong interpersonal communication skills and command of written and spoken English.
Ability to adapt to computer updates, changes, and conversions.
Ability to solve problems, adapt to changing workloads, and follow through on requests or problems with minimal supervision.
Commitment to confidentiality, compliance, and ethical financial practices.
Ability to perform the essential job functions, including required work hours, locations, and physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Healthcare Administration.
Experience with healthcare financial reporting, grant accounting, or cost report preparation.
Strong proficiency in general ledger systems, such as Workday.
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, LOOKUPs, and 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.

Responsibilities

Assist with accurate and timely preparation of financial statements for the Sturdy Health Foundation and its affiliates, including Sturdy Memorial Hospital and Sturdy Health, Inc.
Participate in month-end close, accruals, and monthly budget-to-actual reviews.
Prepare and post journal entries to support accurate and timely financial statement presentation.
Prepare and monitor monthly accruals.
Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, prepaid, inventory, and fixed asset accounts.
Review and reconcile daily cash activity and collaborate with departments and associated entities to resolve discrepancies.
Assist with affiliate billings and intercompany reconciliations.
Assist the Controller with Treasury functions within the Fiscal Services Department.
Analyze budget-to-actual variances for accuracy and reasonableness, and communicate significant variances and discrepancies to the Accounting Manager promptly.
Maintain and reconcile restricted and unrestricted net assets and maintain roll forwards.
Review and fulfill restricted funds requests.
Monitor and reconcile investment statements.
Reconcile, monitor, and assist in tracking grant funds received and used by the Sturdy Foundation and associated entities.
Assist with the annual Form 990 filing and other related tax filings.
Assist in preparing audit workpapers, schedules, and notes to audited financial statements.
Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries from coworkers, department heads, supervisors, and auditors.
Optimize accounting and business processes.