Sr. Accounting Specialist
About the role
The Senior Accounting Specialist - USON role is responsible for preparing, processing, and supporting assigned accounting activities related to the monthly close and preparation of financial statements. This role applies established accounting principles and procedures, exercises sound judgment within defined guidelines, and works independently on recurring processes while escalating complex or unusual matters as appropriate.
Responsibilities
Monthly close and reporting
- Prepare standard journal entries, account analysis/reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and maintain supporting documentation.
- Assist in the preparation and distribution of monthly financial reports and financial statements.
- Balance general ledger accounts and research/resolve routine variances.
Transaction processing and documentation
- Sort, code, verify, and process bills, charge slips, receipts, and other accounting source documents.
- Code invoices to the standard chart of accounts in accordance with established accounting policies.
- Review payments to confirm appropriate authorization and documentation of receipt.
- Prepare and mail invoices as required.
- Maintain required accounting records, reports, and files in accordance with retention policies.
Accounts payable, payroll, and business partnership
- Carefully coordinate and process accounts payable and payroll activities for assigned areas, ensuring transactions are properly authorized, supported by documentation, and completed within established schedules and deadlines.
- Work closely with practice management to provide accounting support and assistance as directed.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers and cross-functional partners.
Confidentiality and compliance
- Maintain strict confidentiality of practice, financial, and patient-related information.
Requirements
Education
- Required: High school diploma or equivalent
- PREFERRED: Associate degree
Experience
- Required: 5+ years of experience in a medical office, accounting, or bookkeeping environment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Working knowledge of general accounting principles and standard accounting processes
- Experience supporting monthly close activities, account analysis, and reconciliations
- High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality
- Able to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines
- Proficiency with basic office tools and accounting systems
- Able to follow established procedures while applying judgment within defined guidelines
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Qualifications
Education
- Required: High school diploma or equivalent
- PREFERRED: Associate degree
Experience
- Required: 5+ years of experience in a medical office, accounting, or bookkeeping environment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Working knowledge of general accounting principles and standard accounting processes
- Experience supporting monthly close activities, account analysis, and reconciliations
- High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality
- Able to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines
- Proficiency with basic office tools and accounting systems
- Able to follow established procedures while applying judgment within defined guidelines
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Skills
- Working knowledge of general accounting principles and standard accounting processes
- Experience supporting monthly close activities, account analysis, and reconciliations
- High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality
- Able to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines
- Proficiency with basic office tools and accounting systems
- Able to follow established procedures while applying judgment within defined guidelines
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
We not only care about the wellbeing of our patients, customers and the communities we serve — we care about you. That’s why we provide our employees with a comprehensive support system for all aspects of Your Care: physical, emotional, financial and social.