Staff Accountant (contract)

About the role

This position plays a key role in the month-end financial close processes to ensure complete and accurate financial statements are prepared on a timely basis. The position works side-by-side with the Accounting Manager and Senior Level Accountants in carrying out the day-to-day responsibilities of the Accounting Department.

Responsibilities

• Assists with monthly close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, reviewing financial statements and preparing related analyses
• Prepares and reviews general ledger account reconciliations, including analyzing financial data to ensure the accuracy of accounting records
• Identifies and resolves reconciling items in a timely manner
• Works with team to streamline existing processes and to eliminate redundant or non-value-added work to continue to keep pace with company growth while minimizing the expansion of existing resources by determining ways to continually improve existing processes either through automation or re-design of existing business practices
• Affords support for the preparation of analyses and collection of other supporting documentation for the Company’s annual external audit and income tax returns preparation
• Works with the Accounts Payable team to identify accounting errors to ensure AP subledger accuracy
• Performs any other assigned duty as directed by management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, preferred
• 2+ years accounting experience, preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Outlook), required
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel, required
• Experience with Workday accounting software, preferred
• Experience with Workday Financials accounting software, preferred
• Experience with Blackline account reconciliation software, preferred
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, required
• Healthcare industry experience, preferred