Staff Accountant

This role also requires the candidate to closely monitor customer accounts and take appropriate action when necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzing data processing output and manual reporting systems to ensure accuracy.
• Preparing asset liability and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Summarizing current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Auditing financial transactions and documents to substantiate financial transactions.
• Preparing and recommending policies and procedures to maintain accounting controls.
• Reconciling financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Securing financial information by completing database backups and following internal controls.
• Preparing payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
• Researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations to answer accounting procedure questions.
• Complying with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Preparing special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Keeping financial information confidential to maintain customer confidence and protect operations.
• Continually updating professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks.
• Performing general ledger month-end closing process, including GL review and report generation.
• Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Bank Reconciliations, General Ledger, Journal Entries, Month-End Close, MEDITECH, Microsoft Excel, GAAP Accounting.
• Minimum of two years' experience in a Staff Accountant role or similar within the Healthcare/NHS industry
• Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) management
• Experience with Bank Reconciliations and General Ledger management
• Proficiency in Journal Entries and Month End Close procedures
• Familiarity with MEDITECH software is desirable
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with GAAP Accounting principles and practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred
• Professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.