Staff Accountant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 2+ years of accounting experience, including operational accounting responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Experience supporting month-end close processes and financial reporting activities.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel, including the use of Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, financial reporting, and core finance concepts.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in preparing, analyzing, and reconciling financial information.
• Effective communication skills with a high level of fluency in English, including speaking, writing, and comprehension.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating patience, empathy, and compassion when working with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Active listening, strong writing skills, and solid reading comprehension.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and work well as part of a team.
• Desire to learn and grow professionally within the accounting and finance field.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or progress toward licensure.
• Experience in the healthcare or medical industry.
• Experience working in a non-profit organization and familiarity with non-profit accounting practices.
• Experience tracking and reporting on donations, grants, and other restricted funding sources.
• Prior exposure to PBJ (Payroll-Based Journal) reporting or similar regulatory reporting in a care environment.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems such as Paycom.
• Experience with process improvement initiatives and training team members on new procedures.
• Interest in working within a mission-driven, service-oriented organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare general ledger account transactions and reconciliations, including detailed analysis, to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the organization’s financial records.
• Manage accounts payable processes and related expenses, ensuring proper coding of revenue and expenses and completing bank and credit card reconciliations in a timely manner.
• Manage payroll financial processing and related programs so that all transactions are recorded accurately and remain compliant with applicable regulatory guidelines and reporting requirements.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Assist in the preparation of deliverables and documentation for audit requests, ensuring information is accurate, complete, and provided within required timelines.
• Perform ad hoc accounting projects as required, contributing analytical support and accounting insight to special initiatives and operational improvements.
• Manage accounting records, including proper record retention, organization, and accessibility in accordance with internal policies and external requirements.
• Prepare and analyze financial information to support the budgeting process, including tracking actuals versus budget and identifying variances.
• Track donations, grants, and other forms of funding, ensuring accurate recording and compliance with donor restrictions, grant agreements, and organizational policies.
• Identify, implement, and support process improvements within the accounting team, including documenting procedures and training other team members as needed.
• Provide an accounting perspective and assistance on business development projects, helping to evaluate financial implications and ensure appropriate financial treatment.
• Perform monthly accounting duties such as reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting, as well as other duties as assigned to support the overall finance function.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)