Staff Accountant

Description

Job purpose

The Staff Accountant will support the accounting function of a private equity-backed, multi-entity healthcare management organization operating across multiple locations. This role will be responsible for preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and supporting the month-end close process, while also providing accounts payable support in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Duties and responsibilities

Financial Accounting:

• •Maintains fixed asset records and calculates monthly depreciation
• •Prepares amortization of prepaid and intangible assets
• •Generates accounting entries in lease accounting software
• •Identifies required monthly expense accruals
• •Prepares monthly journal entries and account reconciliations as part of the month-end close
• •Prepares intercompany entries and reconciles intercompany balances across entities
• •Completes assigned close tasks by the deadlines on the month-end close calendar
• •Prepares balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analysis to support monthly financial statement review
• •Prepares PBC requests and supporting workpapers for financial statement audits

Accounts Payable:

• •Reviews invoices for accuracy, proper authorization, account coding, and supporting documentation
• •Serves as administrator for the company’s expense management software, including the setup and training of new users
• •Serves as administrator for the company’s credit card program
• •Provides backup to key Accounts Payable functions, including invoice and expense reimbursement processing, credit card reconciliations, and check runs
• •Provides guidance and support to Accounts Payable staff
• •Manages 1099 reporting and other year-end vendor tax reporting requirements

Other:

• •Assists with gathering data for budgeting and other reporting needs of the organization
• •Identifies opportunities for process improvement in assigned areas and assists with implementing those enhancements
• •Prepares ad hoc reports and analysis as requested
• •Supports management with various projects and tasks as needed
• •Uses emerging technologies to help automate and improve day-to-day accounting processes

Requirements

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required

Experience:

• •1–3 years of accounting experience
• •Experience with ERP systems, expense management software, and close-management tools a plus
• •Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• •Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint; intermediate to advanced in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups)

Skills:

• •Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls
• •Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• •Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• •High degree of integrity in handling confidential financial information