Staff Accountant

About the role

Sonic Healthcare USA is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. This role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records, with a primary focus on fixed assets, cash, and month-end close activities. The ideal candidate is proactive, collaborative, and eager to contribute to a well-governed, data-driven accounting organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full fixed asset lifecycle, including purchase approvals, capitalization, transfers, disposals, and new asset uploads
• Maintain and review the fixed asset register; identify and correct discrepancies
• Prepare and post depreciation and amortization entries
• Support annual fixed asset and depreciation budgeting
• Prepare cash journal entries and perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Record and reconcile escheatment-related activity
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations for fixed assets and related accounts
• Execute month-end close activities including expense accruals, prepaid schedules, and intercompany cash entries
• Review invoices for proper coding and accounting treatment
• Prepare monthly budget-to-actual and year-over-year variance analysis
• Develop clear, concise executive summaries to support leadership decision-making
• Respond to ad hoc accounting and reporting requests as needed
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls, internal policies, and accounting standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles, including fixed assets and cash
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including formula creation and auditing/tracking
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Analytical mindset with a continuous improvement orientation
• Collaborative team player who can also work independently