Accounting Specialist

Job Title: Accounting Specialist - Rehabilitation Hospital (Indianapolis, IN) The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI) is nationally ranked among the Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report (2025-2026) and has been named the Best Rehabilitation Hospital in Indiana for three consecutive years. RHI provides high-quality, evidence-based rehabilitation services to individuals facing life-changing injuries and illnesses. We specialize in brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, and complex medical conditions, serving patients ages 15 and older. RHI is the only Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model System in Indiana and one of only 16 nationwide. We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and dependable Accounting Specialist to support payroll, accounts payable, and general accounting functions for RHI. Position Summary The Accounting Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll and accounts payable, along with a variety of general accounting functions. This position maintains payroll and time-and-attendance systems, processes vendor invoices and payments, assists with month-end and year-end activities, supports tax and regulatory reporting, and helps troubleshoot accounting and payroll-related system issues. The Accounting Specialist also serves as an important resource to employees, managers, and vendors regarding payroll, accounts payable, and timekeeping processes. Key Responsibilities Process biweekly payroll , including reviewing timekeeping information, processing special/manual checks as needed, maintaining payroll records, and ensuring payroll accuracy and completeness. Manage accounts payable processing , including invoices, coding, purchase orders, vendor records, checks/EFT payments, voids, stop payments, and related reporting. Respond to employee, manager, and vendor questions and resolve payroll, timekeeping, accounts payable, and payment-related issues. Maintain and support payroll, accounts payable, and automated time-and-attendance systems and assist with troubleshooting system-related issues. Prepare bank deposits, payroll tax deposits, wage garnishments, retirement contribution remittances, and other routine accounting transactions. Support W-2 and 1099 processing , payroll tax reporting, and other year-end requirements. Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, expense reclassifications, invoicing, and general ledger account reconciliations. Assist with annual audits, Medicare/Medicaid cost reports, contract tracking, and other accounting projects and reporting needs. Provide training and guidance to managers and employees regarding payroll and time-and-attendance processes. Qualifications / Experience High school diploma or equivalent required. Two-year accounting degree or equivalent experience in a payroll and/or accounts payable environment required. Previous accounting experience in a healthcare or hospital setting strongly preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word. Experience working with automated payroll, accounting, and/or time-and-attendance systems preferred. Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform accurate calculations and meet established deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with employees, leadership, vendors, and other stakeholders. Ability to handle sensitive financial and employee information with a high degree of confidentiality. What We Offer Competitive compensation package 401(k) with employer match Tuition reimbursement program Opportunity to work for a nationally recognized rehabilitation hospital Collaborative work environment supporting the hospital's overall mission and operations Meaningful work as part of an organization dedicated to helping patients rebuild their lives If you're an accounting professional who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and supporting both employees and organizational operations, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join the RHI team! -Equal Opportunity Employer- The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr