Staff Accountant

JOB PURPOSE: The Staff Accountant ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating and entering transactions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: general ledger accountability, financial reporting, as well as financial profitability analysis and special projects as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Prepare and record asset, liability, revenue and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Participate in financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.
• Assist with information gathering for audits and taxes.
• Maintain account reconciliations ensuring accuracy of balances.
• Manage general ledger and assist month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure compliance with all internal processes.
• Ability to multitask in order to meet a constant stream of deadlines.
• Assist with preparation of the annual budget.
• May assist with invoice processing and annual 1099s.
• Additional duties as assigned within scope of practice.

BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS

• The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of Avem Health Partners and serve as a role model within the company.
• Exhibit positive customer service behavior in every day work interactions.
• Demonstrate a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.
• Communicate accurately and appropriately.
• Handle difficult situations in a discreet and professional manner.
• Hold self-accountable for professional practice.
• Participate in performance improvement activities utilizing principles to support and improve departmental goals.
• Demonstrate knowledge of unit goals and is active in committees and projects to achieve these goals.
• Keep current with literature regarding changing practices, interventions and best practices.
• Assume responsibility for seeking out educational and professional opportunities for personal learning needs and growth as well as meeting mandatory education requirements.
• Act as a preceptor as requested.
• Demonstrate excellent work attendance and actively participate in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
• Adhere to the Avem Health Partners Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior. Complies with established policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors in accounting, finance, or related field; or an associate degree and 4 years of accounting work experience (required).
• Previous experience as an Accountant (preferred).
• Healthcare experience (preferred).

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:

• N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodations must be requested by the employee/applicant to be considered.
• This job requires visual abilities, auditory abilities, must be intact to perform duties.