Staff Accountant

MIDLAND CARE CONNECTION INC•Topeka, KS

14d•Onsite

About The Position

A Staff Accountant at Midland Care Connection is responsible for maintaining accurate and reliable financial information to support the organization’s financial decision-making. The role involves preparing monthly journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, analyzing revenue and expenses, investigating financial variances, and ensuring transactions are properly documented and recorded according to GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The Staff Accountant also reviews and reconciles Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay payments, compares aging reports from the electronic medical record system with the accounting system, and assists with claim processing to ensure accurate and timely payments. In addition, the position supports financial reporting and projects, maintains financial spreadsheets, responds to financial questions, and works closely with staff across departments. Overall, the Staff Accountant helps ensure Midland Care’s financial records are accurate, compliant, and efficiently maintained while identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and support the organization’s financial goals.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices, including GAAP
Ability to prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to investigate financial discrepancies and variances
Ability to accurately manage and analyze financial data
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization
Ability to maintain and work with financial spreadsheets and accounting systems
Ability to understand and follow organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with staff across different departments
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet reporting deadlines
Willingness to learn and use evolving technology and financial systems

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
Previous experience in a staff accountant or similar accounting position
Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, and monthly reconciliations
Experience working with Medicare, Medicaid, private-pay, healthcare billing, or claims
Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and accounting software
Strong Microsoft Excel/spreadsheet skills
Experience analyzing financial reports and identifying variances or discrepancies
Experience working in a healthcare, nonprofit, or human-services organization
Familiarity with applicable healthcare and financial regulations

Responsibilities

Preparing monthly journal entries
Reconciling general ledger accounts
Analyzing revenue and expenses
Investigating financial variances
Ensuring transactions are properly documented and recorded according to GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local requirements
Reviewing and reconciling Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay payments
Comparing aging reports from the electronic medical record system with the accounting system
Assisting with claim processing to ensure accurate and timely payments
Supporting financial reporting and projects
Maintaining financial spreadsheets
Responding to financial questions
Working closely with staff across departments
Identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes

Benefits

Health insurance options for employees and dependents
Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), with employer contributions
Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal and Taking Care of You Days
Holiday pay (six holidays per year)
403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan, match provided
Free group life and AD&D insurance of $20,000
On-site education center to provide professional development and CEU credits
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents
Paid monthly volunteer time at non-profit organizations
Uniform Allowance Program