Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support financial operations for a healthcare organization in Dallas, Texas. This role is well suited for someone who brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and experience working with fund-based, governmental, or nonprofit accounting practices. The position will contribute to reporting accuracy, grant compliance, budgeting activities, and the integrity of the general ledger while partnering with internal teams across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements by gathering, reviewing, and interpreting accounting data.

• Assist with period-end close activities and help coordinate schedules, documentation, and support needed for annual audits.

• Contribute to budget preparation for designated departments and programs by compiling financial information and supporting planning discussions.

• Take part in site reviews, desk assessments, and audit activities, and prepare response materials for internal approval before submission.

• Monitor compliance with internal controls and help maintain reliable accounting practices across daily financial processes.

• Prepare recurring grant-related financial reports for federal, state, and local funding sources, reconcile reported amounts to the general ledger, and investigate variances.

• Complete monthly reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts to ensure financial statements accurately reflect account activity in accordance with applicable accounting standards.

• File required federal and state financial reports accurately and within deadlines for oversight agencies and funding entities.

• Reconcile the accounts payable subledger to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Analyze budget-to-actual results for assigned grants, review spending for allowability, and communicate concerns to program leaders to help prevent overages.

• Background in staff accounting with experience supporting general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Knowledge of governmental or nonprofit accounting practices, ideally within a healthcare or human services environment.
• Ability to prepare financial reports, support audits, and manage reporting tied to grants or regulated funding sources.
• Familiarity with budget monitoring, variance analysis, and reviewing expenditures for compliance and accuracy.
• Understanding of internal control standards and the importance of maintaining organized financial documentation.
• Experience working with accounts payable reconciliations and month-end close processes.
• Exposure to corporate tax, sales tax, or related tax reporting is beneficial.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and discretion when handling confidential information.