Staff Accountant - Healthcare

Job Description

Job Description

Staff Accountant – Healthcare

Job Description

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant supports the financial operations of a healthcare organization by maintaining accurate accounting records, preparing reconciliations, assisting with month-end close, supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, and contributing to timely financial reporting. This role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, confidentiality, and a working understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and healthcare-related financial processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries in accordance with established accounting policies and generally accepted accounting principles.

• Assist with month-end close activities, including account reconciliations, accruals, variance review, and supporting schedules.

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, bank accounts, credit card activity, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts.

• Support accounts payable activities, including invoice coding, approval follow-up, vendor statement review, payment processing, and issue resolution.

• Assist with accounts receivable, cash posting, deposits, payment reconciliation, and coordination with billing or revenue cycle teams as needed.

• Prepare financial reports, operational summaries, and budget-to-actual variance analyses for management review.

• Assist with annual audit preparation by compiling documentation, reconciliations, schedules, and requested support.

• Maintain accurate records and ensure proper documentation for financial transactions, approvals, and reporting requirements.

• Follow internal controls, accounting procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements, including confidentiality expectations related to patient, employee, and financial information.

• Collaborate with department leaders, vendors, billing staff, payroll, and finance team members to resolve questions and improve financial processes.

• Participate in process improvement initiatives and perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

• One to three years of accounting experience preferred; healthcare, medical practice, hospital, or clinic is a plus.

• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed asset management, and financial reporting.

• Understanding of GAAP and basic internal control concepts.

• Experience with accounting, ERP, payroll, or practice management systems preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data review, and spreadsheet organization.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.

• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• High level of professionalism, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to research discrepancies and recommend solutions.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with finance, operations, billing, payroll, and clinical leadership teams.

• Commitment to ethical accounting practices, compliance, and continuous improvement.