Staff Accountant

THIS POSITION IS FULL-TIME

Maintains accounting records by preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, maintaining audit schedules and preparing a variety of financial reports to ensure continuous availability of accurate financial information in compliance with all standards and regulations

Essential Functions

• Prepares and posts a variety of journal entries of financial activities to appropriate general ledger accounts
• Works cooperatively with department managers and/or designee to research accounting issues
• Prepares corrections and re-posts entries to ensure accuracy of financial records
• Prepares and distributes a variety of standard reports of financial activities
• Assists Controller prepare and respond to audits; researches issues and collects documents as appropriate
• Records and reconciles fixed asset additions and retirements to general ledger and assigned balance sheet accounts to ensure accurate and timely representation of assets
• Maintains and records all capital purchase activities to ensure accurate allocation of depreciation in accordance with established standards
• Prepares bank reconciliation of 401K, operating and payroll bank accounts to provide for accurate recording of all transactions; researches all out of balance and/or open items
• Provides oversight and review of payroll preparation activities
• Maintains subsidiary ledger of purchased assets to ensure proper accounting in financial records
• Refers complex issues, concerns and/or problems to Controller for resolution and/or escalation as appropriate
• Assists participate in budgetary process by maintaining a variety of spreadsheets and source documentation
• Prepares, distributes and files reports of all payroll and withholding to ensure timely compliance with tax filing and reporting requirements
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
• Participates in departmental orientation, on the job training and quality assurance programs/initiatives
• Participates in a variety of department and hospital educational programs to maintain current skill and competency levels; identifies and discusses performance or training needs with Supervisor

  MARGINAL/ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• May provide assistance/backup to Accounts Payable, Payroll and Business Office as needed
• Performs all other job related activities

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or closely related field
• Must have at least 4 years previous accounting experience including familiarity with asset management
• Certified Public Accountant preferred