Staff Accountant

Company Overview Private ophthalmic practice located in

Knoxville, Tennessee Summary:

The Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organizations's assetts, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related finanicial activities. Education and Experience 1. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or related field. 2. Minimum of three years experience.

Duties/Responsibilties:

Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization. Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements. Maintains the general ledger. Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books. Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks. Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections. Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts. Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit. Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies. Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software. Manages the purchasing and invoice system. Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures. Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information. Performs quality checks of benefits related data. Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes. Enrolls employees with carriers and process life changes. Responds to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollment, status changes and other general inquiries. Responds to 404 (k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts. Manages the annual catch-up contribution. Assists with open enrollment process. Provides necessary reports for allocation/billing charges.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting. Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles. Ability to correctly prepare tax reports. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

University Eye Specialists:

is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws relating to discrimination against qualified applicants or employees in hiring or in any decision affecting job status, pay, or any other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, age, or other applicable protected classes.

Pay:

From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person