Description We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support the financial operations of a healthcare organization in Alpharetta, Georgia. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for an accounting specialist who is comfortable working in a fast-paced medical practice environment and partnering with both operational and clinical stakeholders. The role will focus on core accounting activities, financial reporting, close processes, and revenue-related analysis to help leadership make informed business decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities by maintaining the general ledger, recording journal entries, and completing account reconciliations.
• Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close procedures to ensure financial records are complete and accurate.
• Prepare financial statements, management summaries, and performance reports for leadership review.
• Reconcile banking activity, credit card transactions, and key balance sheet accounts on a regular basis.
• Review accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow trends to support sound financial operations.
• Collaborate with billing and revenue cycle teams to validate reimbursements, patient payments, contractual adjustments, and write-offs.
• Analyze provider output, collections, patient activity, and other practice metrics to identify financial trends and performance drivers.
• Assist with budget development, forecasting, audit support, tax-related preparation, and process improvements that strengthen controls and reporting accuracy. Requirements
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a medical practice, physician group, outpatient clinic, or broader healthcare setting.
• Hands-on experience with general ledger management, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting support, and variance analysis in an operational business environment.
• Familiarity with revenue cycle concepts, including reimbursements, collections, adjustments, and payment reconciliation.
• Experience working with EMR or practice management systems to review financial and operational data.
• Understanding of corporate tax, sales tax, and related tax support activities.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to cross-functional teams.

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