Staff Accountant

Job Summary:

The Accountant is responsible for preparation of monthly financial statements, daily entry of transactions into accounting software, monthly bank reconciliations for multiple bank accounts, daily entry of administrative cash receipts and activities related to consumables and non-consumables.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares and post monthly journal entries to accounting system
• Posts payments received into General Ledger accounts

• Reconciliation of general ledger accounts to subsidiary accounts
• Maintains all records in a professional and acceptable manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism and superior customer service
• Demonstrates leadership and management skills
• Patient and staff friendly with excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in use of telephone system, computer, and basic office equipment

• Ability to prioritize and organize work
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to remain relaxed and calm under stress
• Ability to speak and write fluently in English
• Above average verbal abilities
• Above average numerical and mathematical abilities
• Above average level of interest in working with people and data
• Cooperative attitude, with the ability to be assertive when needed

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree preferred, 3-5 years' experience in Accounting or Finance
• One to two years' experience in health care setting desired
• Experience in accounting or bookkeeping preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Little to no physician effort or strenuous activity other than incidental walking, standing, bending, reaching and carrying light loads (1 5 lbs.)

Benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off- 18 days off 1st year, increases with seniority. Days may be used as vacation, sick or personal at your discretion.
• Paid Holidays- 6 days, along with 1 additional day (day after Thanksgiving)
• Retirement Plan- 401k which includes; Beginning on the 13thmonth of employment: a safe harbor non-elective contribution equal to 3% of employee's bi-weekly pay and match 50 cents on the dollar up to the first 4% that the employee contributes
• Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Optional benefits- Health Insurance, voluntary benefits include dental, vision, additional life, critical care and accident (significant employer contribution towards health insurance benefit)
• Health Club/Fitness Reimbursement (through BCBS plan)
• Employee Assistance Program