Accountant

Job purpose
The Accountant will support the accounting function of a private equity-backed, multi-entity healthcare management organization operating across multiple locations. This role will be responsible for preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and supporting the month-end close process, while also providing accounts payable support in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Duties and responsibilities

Financial Accounting:

- Maintains fixed asset records and calculates monthly depreciation

- Prepares amortization of prepaid and intangible assets

- Generates accounting entries in lease accounting software

- Identifies required monthly expense accruals

- Prepares monthly journal entries and account reconciliations as part of the month-end close

- Prepares intercompany entries and reconciles intercompany balances across entities

- Completes assigned close tasks by the deadlines on the month-end close calendar

- Prepares balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analysis to support monthly financial statement review

- Prepares PBC requests and supporting workpapers for financial statement audits
Accounts Payable:

- Reviews invoices for accuracy, proper authorization, account coding, and supporting documentation

- Serves as administrator for the company’s expense management software, including the setup and training of new users

- Serves as administrator for the company’s credit card program

- Provides backup to key Accounts Payable functions, including invoice and expense reimbursement processing, credit card reconciliations, and check runs

- Provides guidance and support to Accounts Payable staff

- Manages 1099 reporting and other year-end vendor tax reporting requirements
Other:

- Assists with gathering data for budgeting and other reporting needs of the organization

- Identifies opportunities for process improvement in assigned areas and assists with implementing those enhancements

- Prepares ad hoc reports and analysis as requested

- Supports management with various projects and tasks as needed

- Uses emerging technologies to help automate and improve day-to-day accounting processes
Requirements
Qualifications

Education:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
Experience:

- 1–3 years of accounting experience

- Experience with ERP systems, expense management software, and close-management tools a plus

- Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations

- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint; intermediate to advanced in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups)
Skills:

- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls

- Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

- High degree of integrity in handling confidential financial information