Finance/Accounting/Accounting Analyst

Job Posting

Location: Denbigh Professional Park, 606 Denbigh Blvd, Newport News, VA 23608

Work Mode: 100% Onsite

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday | Day Shift

Contract Type: Temp-to-Perm

Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities

• Complete complex accounting analyses requiring independent application of accounting theory.
• Prepare and analyze estimated contractual adjustments, charity, and bad debt reserves.
• Prepare and file Medicare and Medicaid annual cost reports and settlements.
• Prepare and maintain annual budgets.
• Prepare Federal, State, and Local tax returns.
• Complete COPN regulatory reporting and cost analyses.
• Interpret and communicate federal and state regulations.
• Assess accounting functions and recommend process improvements.
• Analyze financial data and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies, taxing authorities, consultants, auditors, and company leadership.
• Maintain financial reporting accuracy and compliance.
• Support cost analysis and budget planning initiatives.
• Assist with audit preparation and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Evaluate accounting processes and implement operational improvements where appropriate.

Requirements

• Education – Required: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting OR Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Business with an Accounting concentration (approximately 21 accounting credit hours)
• Experience – Required: Minimum 1 year of accounting experience involving: Financial analysis, Budgeting, Financial statements, Account reconciliations, Variance analysis, Financial reporting
• Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel (required): Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Advanced formulas, Financial reporting and analysis, Financial analysis and reporting tools, ERP and accounting systems experience preferred
• Other Requirements: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, Ability to interpret and communicate federal and state regulations, Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities, Experience working in highly computerized financial environments, Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, Ability to collaborate with leadership, auditors, consultants, and regulatory agencies

Preferred Skills

• Education – Preferred: Master's Degree in a related field
• Experience – Preferred: Healthcare Accounting experience, Healthcare Finance experience, Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement or cost reporting exposure
• Certifications – Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)