Staff Accountant
Description
Position: Staff Accountant
Department: Finance
Reports To: Controller
Position Summary: The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining the organization's financial records, ensuring accuracy in reporting, performing account reconciliations and assisting with the month-end and year-end close processes. Your work will ensure our organization remains compliant with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) while providing management with the data needed for strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and balance the general ledger by recording daily transactions and preparing journal entries.
- Aid the Controller and Finance Director with monthly financial reporting.
- Assist with bank reconciliations, GL account reconciliations, and accounts management.
- Support accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions, ensuring all invoices and payments are processed accurately.
- Assist with internal/external audits by gathering documentation and preparing schedules; assist in the preparation of tax filings and registrations.
- Identify inefficiencies in current accounting procedures and recommend improvements to enhance accuracy and productivity.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Experience: 0–3 years of professional accounting experience preferred (entry-level candidates with strong internships will be considered).
- Software: Experience in Quickbooks Online or similar software is desired. MS Excel.
- Knowledge: Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Soft Skills: High level of accuracy, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Prior experience in accounting or finance.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Physical & Work Requirements
- Hybrid Work Schedule
- Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use.
- Frequent use of accounting and ERP systems and standard office equipment.
- Regular communication via phone, email, and virtual meetings.
- Ability to focus on detailed financial data for extended periods.
Core Competencies
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail
- Vendor Communication and Relationship Management
- Compliance and Internal Controls
- Time Management and Prioritization
- Team Collaboration and Problem Solving
Mission Statement
At Banyan Pulmonary Services, our mission is to lead with integrity, serve with compassion, and innovate with purpose—ensuring that every life we touch breathes easier. Our core values are Accountability, Kindness & Respect, Integrity, Innovation, and Advocacy. We build collaborative partnerships, empower our teams, and transform post-acute respiratory care into a model of excellence.
Core Values
- Accountability: We hold ourselves to the highest standards—clinically, operationally, and ethically.
- Kindness & Respect: These are not optional—they are foundational. We live by the Golden Rule in every interaction.
- Innovation: We challenge the status quo, continuously elevating care through forward-thinking solutions.
- Advocacy: We are bold voices for our residents’ rights—ensuring access to the care they deserve.