Staff Accountant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field required.
• One years’ accounting experience in any field required.
• Experience with current accounting software, especially Accounts Payable and Payroll.
• Knowledge of accrual based accounting and month end closing procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Two years’ accounting experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages accounting functions including maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable, and project accounting; ensures accuracy and timeliness.
• Assists with monthly closing of financial records and posting of month end information; ensures accuracy of financial statements. Maintains monthly spreadsheet for reconciliation of payments received/posted.
• Assists in the preparation of facility budgets, month and year end reporting, statistical reports, and financial reports.
• Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.
• Maintains and balances an automated consolidation system by inputting data; scheduling required jobs; verifying data.
• Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.
• Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements;
• Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes if needed.
• Maintains third party contracts.
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data and accounting policy and regulations.
• Maintains records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability or other financial activities within the facility.
• Prepares, examines, or analyzes accounting records, financial statements or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Analyzes financial data in order to prepare financial reports ensuring the records are accurate and timely.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Prepares month end journal entries and GL account reconciliations within established time frame.
• Ensures the financial records are accurate and filed timely and adequate documentation exists to support all accounting transactions.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefit plan
• competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications