Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Position: Staff Accountant

Department: Finance

Reports To: Controller

Position Summary:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining the organization's financial records, ensuring accuracy in reporting, performing account reconciliations and assisting with the month-end and year-end close processes. Your work will ensure our organization remains compliant with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) while providing management with the data needed for strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• General Ledger: Maintain and balance the general ledger by recording daily transactions and preparing journal entries.
• Financial Reporting: Assist the Controller and Finance Director with monthly financial reporting. Assisting in the close
• Reconciliations: Bank Reconciliations, G/L Account Reconciliations, and
• Accounts Management: Support accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions, ensuring all invoices and payments are processed accurately.
• Audit & Tax Support: Assist with internal/external audits by gathering documentation and preparing schedules; assist in the preparation of tax filings and registrations.
• Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in current accounting procedures and recommend improvements to enhance accuracy and productivity.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 0–3 years of professional accounting experience preferred (entry-level candidates with strong internships will be considered).
• Software: Experience in Quickbooks Online or similar software is desired. MS Excel.
• Knowledge: Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Soft Skills: High level of accuracy, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Physical & Work Requirements:

• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use.
• Frequent use of accounting and ERP systems and standard office equipment.
• Regular communication via phone, email, and virtual meetings.
• Ability to focus on detailed financial data for extended periods.

Core Competencies:

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Vendor Communication and Relationship Management
• Compliance and Internal Controls
• Time Management and Prioritization
• Team Collaboration and Problem Solving

Mission Statement:

At Banyan Pulmonary Services, our mission is to lead with integrity, serve with compassion, and innovate with purpose—ensuring that every life we touch breathes easier.

Core Values:

We are guided by unwavering values:

• Accountability: We hold ourselves to the highest standards—clinically, operationally, and ethically.
• Kindness & Respect: These are not optional—they are foundational. We live by the Golden Rule in every interaction.
• Integrity: We practice what we preach, championing compliance, ethics, and transparency.
• Innovation: We challenge the status quo, continuously elevating care through forward-thinking solutions.
• Advocacy: We are bold voices for our residents’ rights—ensuring access to the care they deserve.

Through these pillars (AKIAA), we build collaborative partnerships, empower our teams, and transform post-acute respiratory care into a model of excellence.

One Breath, One Team, One Act of Kindness at a Time

BPS is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 0–3 years of professional accounting experience preferred (entry-level candidates with strong internships will be considered).
• Software: Experience in Quickbooks Online or similar software is desired. MS Excel.
• Knowledge: Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Soft Skills: High level of accuracy, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.