Staff Accountant - Remote

Overview

The organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to perform a variety of accounting duties related to maintaining the accuracy of detailed hospital accounts, with an emphasis on applying generally accepted accounting standards and principles to preserve the integrity of hospital funds.

Responsibilities

• Apply generally accepted accounting standards and principles to accounting procedures required to maintain accurate detailed accounts of the hospital.
• Enter accounting entries that update the general ledger monthly within guidelines established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board.
• Update and maintain a variety of financial sub-ledgers and accounts.
• Ensure appropriate accounting controls outlined in policies and procedures are maintained throughout the accounting system.
• Provide contract maintenance and billing for various programs.
• Perform monthly accounting procedures as required.
• Maintain an up-to-date file of all transactions associated with various contracts.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts to the detail as noted by leadership between set periods of the month.
• Prepare and ensure payment of state sales tax for entities, including preparing state tax payment forms.
• Ensure areas responsible for collecting sales tax are appropriately completing their duties.
• Prepare insurance data for timely payment and account distributions.
• Schedule insurance payment dates considering cash flow needs and vendor payment terms.
• Ensure prepaid insurance accounts are in balance and that monthly insurance expense is distributed to the correct accounts, as demonstrated by timely submission of the monthly prepaid account reconciliation.
• Prepare year-end work papers for various financial audits and respond to questions posed by auditors.
• Answer questions from external auditors in a timely and knowledgeable manner.
• Provide accurate and timely preparation of various financial data.
• Collect and track rent payments and damage deposits for payroll.
• Review general ledger accounts to ensure appropriate accounting and reconcile detail to the general ledger.
• Perform other duties as requested and observed by director.

Requirements

• Education: 2 year / Associate Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Work Location/Travel: No travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of Hospital Accounting, Finance or related work experience.

Skills

• Accountability
• Accounting
• Analysis & Evaluation
• Attention to Detail
• Auditing
• Budgeting
• Critical Thinking
• Data Management
• Time Management

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking or standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Occasional: Grasping, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Standing, Walking
• Frequent: Crouching, Hearing, Repetitive Motion, Talking, Visual Acuity (color, depth, perception)

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range Minimum: USD $24.25/Hr.
• Pay Range Maximum: USD $36.38/Hr.
• Salary is based on qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.