Staff Accountant - Remote

Bassett Healthcare • Cooperstown, NY

28d • Remote

About The Position

The Staff Accountant performs a variety of accounting duties related to the maintenance and accuracy of the detailed accounts of the hospital with an emphasis on applying generally accepted accounting standards and principles to maintain the integrity of hospital funds.

Requirements

• 2 year / Associate Degree in accounting, finance or related field, required
• Experience may be considered in lieu of education
• Minimum 3-5 years Hospital accounting, finance or related work experience, required
• Accountability
• Accounting
• Analysis & Evaluation
• Attention to Detail
• Auditing
• Budgeting
• Critical Thinking
• Data Management
• Time Management
• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking or standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Occasional grasping, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, walking
• Frequent crouching, hearing, repetitive motion, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception)

Responsibilities

• Applies generally accepted accounting standards and principles to accounting procedures as required to maintain the accurate detailed accounts of the hospital
• Enters various accounting entries which update the general ledger monthly within the guidelines established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board
• Updates and maintains a variety of financial sub-ledgers and accounts
• Ensures that appropriate accounting controls as outlined in the policies and procedures associated with each accounting function are maintained throughout the accounting system
• Provides contract maintenance and billing for various programs
• Performs monthly accounting procedures as required
• Prepares upload for payroll on a biweekly basis
• Keeps an up-to-date file with all transactions associated with various contracts
• Between set periods of the month reconciles accounts on the general ledger to the detail as noted by leadership
• Prepares various tax documents and year-end data to ensure appropriate reporting and payment of tax liabilities
• Prepares and ensures payments of the state sales tax for entities
• Prepares the state tax payment forms
• Ensures that all areas responsible for collecting sales tax are appropriately doing so
• Audits and processes all travel reimbursement requests to ensure that proper guidelines and IRS regulations are being met
• Reviews all travel reimbursement requests to ensure that the traveler is staying within hospital policy and within the IRS requirement for an accountable expense plan
• Ensures all travel payments are made within policy and procedure and accurately reflect appropriate account and payment information as noted during the check audit procedures
• Keeps a current file on Supplemental Mileage information to ensure that the policies and procedures associated with reimbursement are observed
• Provides a detailed listing to the Payroll Department at set time periods, the taxable and non-taxable portion of supplemental mileage to be added to an individual's W-2 form as reported by the Payroll Coordinator
• Prepares Insurance data for appropriate timely payment and account distributions
• Schedules insurance payment dates taking into consideration cash flow needs and vendor payment terms
• Ensures that the prepaid insurance account is in balance and the appropriate insurance expense has been distributed each month to the correct accounts as demonstrated by the timely submission of the monthly prepaid account reconciliation.
• Prepares year-end work papers for various financial audits and addresses questions posed by the auditors during those audits
• Answers all questions posed by the external auditors in a timely and knowledgeable manner
• Provides accurate and timely preparation of various financial data
• Collects and tracks rent payments, and damage deposits for payroll
• Reviews various general ledger accounts to ensure appropriate accounting for and reconciles the detail to the general ledger
• Performs other duties as requested and observed by director

Benefits

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees