Staff Accountant

About the role

The Staff Accountant supports the finance department by managing payroll processing, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting with general accounting functions. This role ensures compliance with payroll regulations and contributes to timely, accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Chief Financial Officer.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations.
• Responsible for completing bank deposits.
• Post accounts receivable payments monthly.
• Complete statistical reporting as needed.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Support preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with audits by providing payroll and accounting documentation.
• Process bi-weekly payroll, including wage calculations and deductions.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Prepare and post journal entries related to payroll and other accounting transactions.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Process Medicaid/Palliative care billing claims.
• Review and monitor all new and aging accounts ensuring all claims are processed timely and accurately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of accounting experience, with payroll processing required.
• Proficiency in accounting software and payroll systems.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and accounting principles (GAAP).
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and confidentiality.
• Must be able to participate in the Federal and State healthcare programs.
• Knowledge and experience with Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance billing procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of hospice reimbursement and billing procedures.
• Must pass a driving records check (upon hire and annually), criminal background check, and drug screens (pre-employment and random).
• Must maintain automobile liability insurance.
• Must observe universal precautions and meet physical requirements for the position.
• Must pass an in-house physical with good results.
• Must be able to walk, lift, push/pull, stand, sit, stoop, read, write, drive, and type on a keyboard.
• Must be able to work in an environment with potential for noisy, dusty, or dirty conditions, poor ventilation, and exposure to disease.
• Must remain in compliance with all HIPAA regulations to protect the privacy and security of patient health information.

Skills

• Extreme attention to detail.
• Professional appearance and upholding the organization’s reputation.
• Professional demeanor and appropriate decision-making in stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills and maintaining good working relationships with employees, vendors, patients, and patient families.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Strong grammatical and writing skills.
• Friendly and engaging personality.
• Honest and ethical conduct.
• Self-motivated and disciplined to work independently.
• Empathy, responsibility, dependability, and intelligence.
• Ability to organize and assess.
• Conduct all tasks in a safe and efficient manner, complying with all local, state, and federal safety and health regulations.