Staff Accountant

SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant will assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements and month-end close. Responsible for monthly reconciliation and analysis of accounts. May assist with AR, AP, payroll, and collections. Provide ongoing general business support and analysis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in month-end close procedures and preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Review financial statements for reasonableness, operating trends and proper revenue and expense categorization and classification.
• Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts to ensure accurate financial statements. Perform related monthly journal entries.
• Reconcile cash accounts and perform daily cash procedures.
• Reconcile fixed assets and collaborate inter-departmentally to maintain required documentation.
• Assist with the management of corporate credit cards and responsible for the recording/reconciliation of credit transactions.
• Prepare and enter general ledger entries.
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Work with external auditors for financial statement audits.
• Performs special analysis and projects as requested.
• May include some filing and administrative work.
• Performs additional duties as requested by management

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• Prior experience in a healthcare or staffing environment preferred
• Prior experience working in a multi-company or divisional organization preferred
• Knowledge of accounting and an understanding of general ledger accounts, including reconciliation and analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal customers, management, and external customers.
• Ability to perform analysis on general ledger and other financial information.
• Computer adept with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Working knowledge of Workday preferable.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Strong decision making skills including the ability to extrapolate from written procedures and policies.
• Effective organizational skills and time management skills are necessary.