Accountant

Mid-America Transplant; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Paid Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Annual incentive plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Mid-America Transplant in Kentucky is seeking an Accountant to process financial data and help produce timely, accurate statements that support management decisions.

You will collaborate with the finance team on accounts payable/receivable, payroll reporting, fixed assets, and month-end close, ensuring compliance with GAAP. This role offers strong benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in GAAP and financial reporting practices.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reconciliation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Process payroll data and related reporting.
• Manage accounts receivable and related billings.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting and disposals.
• Reconcile cash, bank, and investment accounts to GL.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual journal entries and variance analyses.
• Support monthly financial statements and management reports.

Skills

GAAP principles

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

A career at Mid- America Transplant means giving hope and healing to the 100,000+ patients on the transplant waiting list, bringing peace to families in mourning, building a legacy for donors, and stewarding their lifesaving gifts. No matter what role you play or how challenging the work can sometimes be, we find that helping save and celebrate the lives of others often changes your own life in the process. Join the Mid- America Transplant team. It's the toughest job you'll ever love.

What We Do

Simply put, we help save lives - and we're proud to say we've been nationally recognized for how well we do it. We conduct and fund game-changing research. We educate the public to prevent medical issues and the need for transplants. We offer grief resources to donor families. Pioneer new facilities and protocols that improve the viability of organ and tissue donations. We provide affordable, temporary housing for transplant patients and their families. Partner with community organizations to drive donor registration. We meet with schools, clergy, and local leaders to share our cause and our message. We stop at nothing because we're the kind of people who give everything.

The Position

The Accountant is responsible for the processing of various financial data elements that assist in the production of timely and accurate financial statements used to support management decision making. Works in collaboration with financial team members ensuring daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and accounting tasks are completed accurately and timely.

What You'll Do

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and accounting standards.
• Process employee expense reports, insurance and benefit billings, and related payments.
• Manage accounts receivable activities, including Family House accounts and credit memos.
• Prepare payroll reporting and enter payroll data into the accounting system.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, including asset additions, disposals, and record maintenance.
• Reconcile cash, bank, and investment accounts to the general ledger.
• Prepare and post monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries, including accruals and intercompany transactions.
• Analyze account activity, identify discrepancies, and prepare corrective entries as needed.
• Perform variance analysis and assist with budget preparation and financial planning processes.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Prepare audit schedules, workpapers, and supporting documentation for external auditors and tax filings.
• Maintain CMS cost reports and supporting documentation, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Provide timely financial analysis, reporting, and insights to support organizational decision-making.
• Collaborate with auditors, regulatory agencies, and external partners to ensure compliance and reporting requirements are met.

What You'll Bring

• Working knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger accounting, and GAAP principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and other accounting software applications.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review financial data, invoices, and transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to prepare, reconcile, and maintain financial records with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced setting.

What We'll Bring

• Health insurance premium option at zero out of pocket for single coverage, eligible on your first day
• 401(k) Retirement Match - offering up to a 5% match of annual salary starting the 1st day of the month following your start date
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - offering up to another 9% contribution of your annual salary after one year
• Paid Life Insurance - four times your salary
• Paid Long Term Disability
• Annual incentive plan in addition to annual salary increases
• Tuition Reimbursement

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