Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support the financial operations of a healthcare organization in Alpharetta, Georgia. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for an accounting specialist who is comfortable working in a fast-paced medical practice environment and partnering with both operational and clinical stakeholders. The role will focus on core accounting activities, financial reporting, close processes, and revenue-related analysis to help leadership make informed business decisions.Responsibilities:• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities by maintaining the general ledger, recording journal entries, and completing account reconciliations.• Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close procedures to ensure financial records are complete and accurate.• Prepare financial statements, management summaries, and performance reports for leadership review.• Reconcile banking activity, credit card transactions, and key balance sheet accounts on a regular basis.• Review accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow trends to support sound financial operations.• Collaborate with billing and revenue cycle teams to validate reimbursements, patient payments, contractual adjustments, and write-offs.• Analyze provider output, collections, patient activity, and other practice metrics to identify financial trends and performance drivers.• Assist with budget development, forecasting, audit support, tax-related preparation, and process improvements that strengthen controls and reporting accuracy.