Staff Accountant / Bookkeeper

Staff Accountant / Bookkeeper

Location: Memphis, TN

Department: Finance / Accounting

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Position Summary

Vascular and Vein Institute of the South is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper to support the accounting needs of a multi-entity healthcare organization.

This is a hands-on position responsible for paying bills, recording financial transactions, reconciling accounts, maintaining supporting documentation, and assisting with month-end close. The ideal candidate can manage recurring responsibilities independently, think critically, investigate discrepancies, and proactively communicate when information is missing or something does not appear correct.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter, code, and process vendor bills for multiple entities
• Prepare payments in accordance with established approval procedures
• Record bank, credit card, loan, and other financial transactions in QuickBooks Online
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, loans, and other balance sheet accounts
• Ensure transactions are recorded in the correct entity, account, location, and reporting period
• Prepare routine journal entries, accruals, and prepaid expense entries
• Assist with monthly and year-end closing procedures
• Maintain accurate vendor information and organized supporting documentation
• Review vendor statements and resolve missing invoices, duplicate charges, credits, and other discrepancies
• Track recurring payments, leases, loans, fixed assets, and other financial obligations
• Assist with audit, tax, and financial information requests
• Maintain written procedures for assigned responsibilities
• Identify and communicate missing information, unusual activity, and potential problems before deadlines are affected
• Use approved AI tools appropriately to improve efficiency, research routine questions, and document accounting procedures
• Protect confidential financial, employee, and patient-related information

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
• At least two years of accounting or full-charge bookkeeping experience
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online required
• Experience with bill payment, transaction recording, and account reconciliations
• Working knowledge of debits, credits, and basic accounting principles
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to investigate discrepancies rather than simply clear or reclassify them
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage responsibilities for multiple entities and meet recurring deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Ability and willingness to use technology and approved AI tools effectively
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and follow established accounting and approval procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-entity environment
• Healthcare or real estate accounting experience
• Experience preparing journal entries and month-end close workpapers
• Experience with electronic bill-payment platforms
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Vascular and Vein Institute of the South, PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex—including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity—national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also prohibit retaliation against individuals who report a concern, file a complaint, or participate in an investigation.