CA STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Description

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director of Operations Finance or Accounting Manager, this Staff Accountant position is responsible for the planning, coordinating, and administration of the Physician Practice general accounting activities, including financial statement preparation and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, balance sheet reconciliations.

Produces:

Monthly, quarterly and annual physician financial accounting (accrual-based) reports

Month end financial statements

Monthly journal entries

Financial statement variance analysis

Balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with Company policy with no reconciling items greater than 30 days

Cost allocations within the practice financials

Annual tax packages

Communicates with physicians, market operations, practice management and staff, revenue cycle management and operations finance.

Responsible for working with practice leadership to identify opportunities for improving processes and efficiency.

Journal Entries

Balance Sheet Reconciliation

Net Revenue Analysis

Cash and Credit Card Reconciliation

Month end Financial Statements

Meetings and Calls with Operations

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required.

Experience: 1-3 years in the Finance, Accounting or Audit field preferred.

Preferred progressive practical accounting experience in an accrual-based financial accounting / reporting environment with month end close responsibilities. Healthcare and/or physician practice experience a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Ability to effectively and professionally communicate, both in writing and verbally, with physicians, management, vendors, consultants and other clients.

Strong ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Strong analytical problem solving aptitude with creative solutions.

Ability to organize work with large amounts of information efficiently, manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously with attention to detail in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment.

Must be computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and other accounting software packages.

Certification/Licensure: CPA or CPA candidate preferred.

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