Accountant

Accountant - 568028 Crescent St. Middletown, CT | Non-Clinical Professional | Full TimeJob DescriptionPosition HighlightsDepartment: FinanceHours: Full-Time/40 hours per weekShift: 1st Shift, DaysJob SummaryThe Accountant provides fundamental support to the Finance department by performing daily accounting tasks with high accuracy and efficiency. This role is designed for applying foundational accounting principles while adhering to corporate and departmental policies.Duties and responsibilities - list in order of importance/frequencyUnder limited supervision:Cash Management: Prepares and distributes daily cash reports and balances the Cash Clearing Account with the Cashiers' Office.Journal Entries & Reconciliations: Assists with recording daily cash entries, performing bank reconciliations, and reconciling daily deposits.Maintains up-to-date account analysis schedules for assigned accounts.Accounts Payable Support: Reviews invoice batches daily to reconcile physical invoices to system-entered invoices and pulls supporting documentation for review.Account Analysis: Maintains up-to-date account analysis schedules for assigned accounts and assists in reviewing monthly prepaid journal entries.Administrative Support: Sorts daily mail for the Accounting/Accounts Payable office and processes void payments in the accounting system.Project Assistance: Compiles supporting documentation for fixed asset additions, grants, or other financial funding sources as assigned.Audit Preparation: Assists senior accounting staff in providing financial information to independent auditors.Organizes work in a format that includes supporting documentation, providing for efficient review of workAdheres to all Core Values (Compassion, Pursue Excellence, Cooperation and Collaboration, Upholds Honesty, and Supports Innovation).Adheres to all Absolutes (Privacy and Confidentiality, Professional Appearance, and Responsibility and Commitment).Other job related duties as assigned.QualificationsMinimum QualificationsEducation :Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related fieldExperience :0+ years of job or internship experience in administrative capacity; willing to consider recent graduatesPreferred Qualifications:Experience :2+ years accounting experienceKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including familiarity with basic formulas and data organization.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when working with financial figures.A strong willingness to learn and the ability to adapt to new systems and procedures.Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential financial information with discretion.Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks and consistently meet deadlines in a professional environment.Comprehensive Benefits OfferedCompetitive and affordable benefits packageShift DifferentialsContinuing Education assistanceTuition reimbursementStudent Loan reliefQuick commute access from I-84, Route 9 and surrounding areasAbout Middlesex HealthThe Smarter Choice for your Career!Come join one of Connecticut's Top Workplaces, and a Magnet designated organization! At Middlesex Health, we have a unique combination of award-winning talent, world-class technology, and patient-first care that's making health care better. Through our affiliation with the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Middlesex Health has access to the most advanced medical knowledge and research available.