Staff Accountant

Overview

This is a full-time Staff Accountant position with in-state remote work.

Location: 111 Colchester Ave., Burlington Vermont

Department: Accounting & Payroll

Schedule:

• Standard Hours: 40
• Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80
• Shift: Day
• Primary Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Weekend Needs: None

Salary Range: Min $30.47 • Mid $38.09 • Max $45.71

Responsibilities

• Provide support through training, assistance, guidance, and professional communication to UVM Health Network partners.
• Prepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries, reports, analyses, and related schedules tied to financial statements, intercompany activity, and other sub-ledger activity.
• Conduct detailed analyses of general ledger accounts and department cost centers, including review for accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness.
• Interpret trends and deviations and make recommendations for corrective action.
• Prepare in-depth analyses of revenue and expense variances, including explanations for current and prior year changes, variances from budget, and projected impact for future periods.
• Prepare monthly journal entries for assigned accounts, ensuring all activity is recorded, adjustments are calculated, and corrections are made.
• Reconcile all assigned accounts.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis in preparation for audits.
• Perform related accounting duties such as bank account reconciliations and proofreading financial documents.
• Participate in special projects and identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies.
• Maintain supporting documentation/electronic records in accordance with department/hospital standards for external auditor review.

Requirements

• Confident, articulate, and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of many areas of the Balance Sheet.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.

Experience

• No prior experience required if the individual possesses a four-year Accounting degree.
• Tax return preparation experience is helpful.