Staff Accountant

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Staff Accountant Education Bachelors Degree with a Finance/Accounting major/concentration preferred Experience / Qualifications 2 years of experience in healthcare accounting or auditing preferred Position Summary The Staff accountant position is a professional accounting position responsible for accurate and timely financial statement preparation supporting work (journal entry preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, audit workpapers, and special projects). The distribution of task responsibilities will vary from time to time within the department. Above average analytical skills, both from an account reconciliation perspective and in unstructured situations. Able to identify situations requiring attention/improvements, evaluate and make appropriate recommendations, and implement recommendations as approved. Able to maintain a consistent workflow and meet deadlines, both routine and non-routine. Able to communicate clearly, and professionally both orally and in writing using Word and Excel. Responsible for the operating bank account and electronic remittance reconciliations. Resonsible for reconciliation of assigned accounts. Preparation of journal entries and association schedules for period end closing. Other position responsibilities include procedure development and maintenance, design/maintenance of reports in various systems used, various special billing functions, and testing system upgrades and other responsibilities as assigned. Position interacts with managers, staff and peers to provide clarification and research issues to their appropriate conclusion, including recommendations and followup monitoring of results. Communications are to be clear, professional and accurate. The position has significant autonomy and has interactions of some importance within the facility and outside agencies, requiring judgment and tact. Work is complex, decisions require considerable initiative and judgment and errors could cause major loss of funds. Other duties assigned.