Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant | Willow Creek Behavioral Health | Green Bay, Wisconsin ***This position has a salary of $50,000 and higher based on education and experience.***
The Staff Accountant is responsible for the coordination and support of the accounting processes. Ensures the accuracy of facility financial statements, appropriate control procedures, analysis of balance sheet accounts & bank statements. Completes and maintains third party contracts and manages hospital fixed assets. Assists in preparation of budgets, financial closing and all required reporting.

• Manages accounting functions including maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project accounting; ensures accuracy and timeliness.
• Manages 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.

• Complies with organizational policies, procedures, performance improvement initiatives and maintains regulatory and industry standards.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Accepts responsibility for professional growth and development of self and attends all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
• Maintains professionalism and confidentiality of facility employees and patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Honesty: Works with integrity and fairness.

• Competence: Strives to be the best and hold selves accountable.
• Perseverance: Meets challenges with the resolve to succeed.
• Passion: Cares about what we do, each other and who we serve.
• Respect: Honors the human dignity of everyone we work with.
• Teamwork: Succeeds, and have fun, by pulling together.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field required.
• One years’ accounting experience in any field required. Two years’ accounting experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

• Experience with current accounting software especially Accounts Payable and Payroll.
• Knowledge of accrual based accounting and month end closing procedures.

Why Willow Creek Behavioral Health?Willow Creek Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Willow Creek Behavioral Health is an EOE.