Accounting Analyst

Pay Rate: $49,712 - $65,000 Work Mode: 100% Onsite Location: Denbigh Professional Park, 606 Denbigh Blvd, Newport News, VA 23608 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: Bachelors Degree in Accounting OR Bachelors Degree in Finance or Business with an Accounting concentration (approximately 21 accounting credit hours) Minimum 1 year of accounting experience involving financial analysis, budgeting, financial statements, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, advanced formulas, financial reporting and analysis) 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: Masters Degree in a related field Healthcare Accounting or Finance experience Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement or cost reporting exposure Certified Public Accountant (CPA) ERP and accounting systems experience