Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Job Location: Jeannette, PA

At Quest Healthcare we're committed to providing exceptional care and services to our seniors. As a Staff Accountant, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the financial stability and accuracy of our organization.

Job Overview

This accountant is responsible for performing a variety of professional accounting functions to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant recording and reporting of financial activity within the healthcare organization.

The position supports the month-end and year-end close processes, prepares account reconciliations and journal entries, analyzes financial information, and assists with preparation of financial statements and management reports.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Conduct account analysis to identify discrepancies or variances, providing explanations and corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain and update accounting records within various financial software, including Paycom and Microsoft Office applications.
• Support budgeting processes and perform credit analysis to aid in financial decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal teams on projects involving technical accounting issues or system implementations.
• Review financial statements for accuracy and legal compliance.
• Prepare and file tax returns.
• Enter accounting related information into business logs.
• Inspect account books for efficiency and accuracy.
• Organize and update financial records.
• Recommend ways to reduce costs and enhance revenue.
• Perform monthly bank settlements.
• Prepare documentation for external auditors.
• Reconcile the company's bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers.
• Complete analysis of employee expenditures.
• Manage income and expenditure accounts.
• Generate the company's financial reports using income and expenditure data.
• Keep a check on the company's finances based on financial status.
• File and remit taxes and other financial obligations.
• Initiate and manage financial and accounting software used by the company.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in accounting or finance roles with familiarity in corporate accounting, public accounting, or governmental accounting environments.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles such as GAAP, debits & credits, double-entry bookkeeping, and account reconciliation techniques.
• Proficiency in multiple financial software platforms, including Paycom and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Ability to perform detailed account analysis and balance sheet reconciliation accurately under tight deadlines.
• Experience with financial concepts such as budgeting, credit analysis, general ledger management, and journal entries.
• Excellent numeracy skills along with strong attention to detail for data entry and account management tasks.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance requirements is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating across departments and preparing reports for management.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, preferred.
• Two years accounting experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.

Physical Requirements

• This position must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• This role may require extended sitting and computer use, as well as standing and walking throughout the facility and operational areas.
• It may also involve occasional bending, stooping, reaching, using stairs, traveling between organizational locations, and attending meetings, conferences, and community or business events.
• They must be able to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and electronically.
• If you're a motivated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for accounting, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
• Join our team and help us deliver exceptional care and services to our seniors.
• Apply Today!