Staff Accountant
CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia · Columbia, MO · 3 wk ago
AccountingFull-time
About the role
Join our team as a Staff Accountant and play a key role in keeping our financial operations running smoothly in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
- Own and maintain financial records (P&L, assets, liabilities)
- Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports
- Lead month-end close activities (journal entries & reconciliations)
- Investigate and resolve account discrepancies
- Deliver timely monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
- Ensure compliance, accuracy, and audit-ready financials
- Maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability or other financial activities within the facility
- Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
- Analyze financial data in order to prepare financial reports
- Prepare and examine financial reports to ensure the records are accurate and timely
- Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
- Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations
- Prepare month-end journal entries and GL account reconciliations within established time frame
- Prepare required financial reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis as required
- Ensure the financial records are accurate and filed timely
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
- 2+ years of accounting experience (healthcare a plus!)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly strong Excel skills
- Sharp analytical mindset
- High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Two years’ accounting experience in a healthcare setting required.