Job Description:
- Within parameters of appropriate segregation of duties, this position may also be responsible for accurate and timely preparation of bank reconciliations
- Recording, reconciling and analyzing payroll activity
- Recording and maintaining work-in-process and fixed asset subledgers
- Preparing and monitoring accruals for MHB, worker’s compensation and other areas requiring analytical review and judgment
- Preparing journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations
- Reviewing, approving and recording cash receipts
- Accounting research related to technically diverse areas such as fund accounting, leases, accounting for software costs and revenue recognition, installment sales, grant accounting, internet sales, sales tax applicability, etc.
- Maintenance of aspects of the general ledger software and associated reporting tools
- Oversight/quality assurance responsibility over routine work of general ledger accountants and general ledger coding by parties external to general ledger personnel
- Performs, fosters and facilitates appropriate communications with departments within our client and their affiliates
- Liaison with external parties including, but not limited to, grantors and vendors
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor degree in Accounting or a business related field with significant Accounting coursework or a major in Accounting
- Three years or more of hands on general ledger accounting experience or a combination of general ledger accounting and financial audit experience in a public accounting environment preferred
- Direct healthcare industry and/or not-for-profit accounting experience is desirable
- Strong organizational skills and Microsoft Excel experience required
- Additional Microsoft Office experience preferred
- Good written and verbal communication skills are essential and prior direct customer service experience (internal and/or external) is necessary
- Must have characteristics including flexibility in shifting between tasks, ability to work independently, ability to monitor and set priorities, adaptability and dependability
- Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) and FRx or Management Reporter experience is a plus
- Prior general ledger accounting software experience is essential