Staff Accountant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or similar plus 1 year experience, or equivalent work experience (minimum of 5 years accounting experience)
• Highly proficient with Microsoft applications such as Excel, including graphing and complex formulas often linking multiple worksheets (very high level of usage)
• General software literacy
• Trending and "what if" skills
• Accuracy and timeliness
• Initiative-taking and organized to meet all deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good presentation skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience preferably in a healthcare setting

Responsibilities

• Assist in all functions related to financial operations of assigned department and any related entities
• Primarily responsible for monthly accounting transactions, monthly account reconciliations, close process and supporting schedules
• Prepare journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and healthcare-specific regulations
• Maintain subsidiary ledgers, such as fixed assets
• Maintain accounting schedules for real estate and operating expense accounts
• Assist with preparation of work papers for the independent auditors and other functions related to financial reporting at the system level
• Support the Physician Practice Financial Managers (PPFM’s) in analyzing accounts and responding to information requests from outside the department
• Maintain working relationships with directors and other staff and interact with a professional attitude
• Complete assignment of ad hoc projects in addition to normal monthly duties
• Attend meetings as required
• Work independently and continually improve processes