Accountant

Rippling, Inc.; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MDB Health Services seeks an experienced Accountant to maintain accurate financial records, perform reconciliations, and support accounts payable and receivable functions within a healthcare organization. This role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and timely reporting to leadership in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, analytical, and capable of collaborating with billing, HR, and operations to improve financial controls and efficiency while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Associate degree or equivalent accounting experience may be considered.
• 2-5 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Healthcare accounting or healthcare office experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, general ledger functions, and financial reporting.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to analyze financial information and identify discrepancies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and organized financial records in accordance with established accounting principles and company policies.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly accounting functions, including journal entries, account reconciliations, transaction review, and general ledger maintenance.
• Assist with accounts payable, including reviewing invoices, verifying supporting documentation, coding expenses, obtaining appropriate approvals, and processing payments.
• Assist with accounts receivable activities and coordinate with billing and revenue-cycle personnel to ensure accurate posting and reconciliation of payments.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate account coding.
• Work closely with the billing and revenue-cycle teams to identify and resolve discrepancies between billing records, payments, deposits, and accounting records.
• Research financial discrepancies and identify the source of errors or inconsistencies.
• Monitor outstanding accounts and assist with identifying trends or issues affecting cash flow and financial performance.
• Maintain accurate records of vendor accounts, payments, and other financial obligations.
• Collaborate with administrative, billing, human resources, and leadership teams to resolve financial and operational issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, reporting, and overall financial efficiency.
• Perform other accounting, financial, and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Associate degree or equivalent accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

MDB Health Services provides medical and psychiatric services to residents in long-term care facilities across Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Texas. As the region’s largest LTC healthcare provider, we are proud to have an exceptional team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and therapists dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. For more than 13 years, we have built a strong reputation among both clinicians and long-term care communities by going above and beyond to help facilities provide the best possible healthcare to their residents while remaining people-first in everything we do.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to join our team and help support the financial operations of our healthcare organization. This position will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, performing reconciliations, supporting accounts payable and receivable functions, monitoring transactions, and assisting leadership with financial reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced healthcare environment where accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and organized financial records in accordance with established accounting principles and company policies
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly accounting functions, including journal entries, account reconciliations, transaction review, and general ledger maintenance
• Assist with accounts payable, including reviewing invoices, verifying supporting documentation, coding expenses, obtaining appropriate approvals, and processing payments
• Assist with accounts receivable activities and coordinate with billing and revenue-cycle personnel to ensure accurate posting and reconciliation of payments
• Review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate account coding
• Work closely with the billing and revenue-cycle teams to identify and resolve discrepancies between billing records, payments, deposits, and accounting records
• Research financial discrepancies and identify the source of errors or inconsistencies
• Monitor outstanding accounts and assist with identifying trends or issues affecting cash flow and financial performance
• Maintain accurate records of vendor accounts, payments, and other financial obligations
• Collaborate with administrative, billing, human resources, and leadership teams to resolve financial and operational issues
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, reporting, and overall financial efficiency
• Perform other accounting, financial, and administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Associate degree or equivalent accounting experience may be considered
• 2-5 years of accounting experience preferred
• Healthcare accounting or healthcare office experience strongly preferred
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, general ledger functions, and financial reporting
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to analyze financial information and identify discrepancies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced healthcare environment