Accountant

Westbrook Health Services, Inc.; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid training

Job summary

Westbrook Health Services, Inc. is seeking an accounting professional to support the Accounting Manager with GAAP-compliant functions. You will assist in the general ledger, payroll changes, and fixed assets, while ensuring tax filings and month-end closings are accurate.

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to confidential, compliant financial operations. The role requires attention to detail and teamwork within a nonprofit health services environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
• Pass Criminal Investigation Background and DHHR background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in general ledger posting and reconciliation of accounts.
• Report spending discrepancies as needed.
• Maintain Fixed Assets including acquisitions, disposals, and monthly depreciation.
• Process payroll import and payroll changes.
• Perform monthly audit of petty cash, unmet needs, fundraiser, and suspense accounts.
• Submit State/Local Tax reports and payments.
• Prepare annual unclaimed property reporting.
• Prepare month-end entries for closings (prepaids, accruals, overhead).
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, policies and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality and support mission, vision, and ethics.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree; nonprofit accounting preferred

Tools

General office software

Job description

Brief Description

Nature of Work

Responsible for performing accounting functions under the direction of the Accounting Manager and in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in general ledger, posting and reconciling all general ledger accounts.
• Reports spending discrepancies as necessary.
• Maintains Fixed Assets including processing of acquisitions, disposals, and monthly depreciation.
• Completes entries for payroll import and payroll changes.
• Monthly audit of petty cash, unmet needs, fundraiser, and suspense accounts.
• Submission of State/Local Tax reports and payment.
• Annual reporting of unclaimed property.
• Prepares month end entries for closure of accounting period (prepaids, accruals, overhead, etc).
• Complies with federal, state and company policies, procedures and regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information and complies with HIPAA regulations
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports Westbrook Health Services mission, vision, values, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards and code of ethical behavior.

Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail working accurately and efficiently under time constraints.
• Able to use basic office machines such as computer system with programmed software and fax machine.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately with a variety of individuals in order to convey and receive information effectively.
• Must work well in a team environment.
• Work with staff, consumers and others in a professional, cooperative, ethical, respectful and effective manner.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree; prior computer/PC experience. Experience in non‑profit accounting preferred. Must pass Criminal Investigation Background and DHHR background checks.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Mobility and ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, use a standard computer keyboard, bend, reach and lifts up to 10 pounds are required in this position.

Summary

The professionals at Westbrook Health Services believe in promoting the well‑being of individuals and families struggling with a wide range of challenges. Our staff meets the needs of over 7,000 people annually. Experienced and compassionate, we empower people to achieve wellness with the guidance of our knowledgeable and experienced staff.

Westbrook Health Services provides a comprehensive, low‑cost benefits package to all full‑time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, short and long‑term disability, critical illness, accident, and pet insurance coverage options. Paid time‑off, paid holidays, and paid training provide a healthy work life balance.

Westbrook provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made based upon an individual’s skills and qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, disability as defined in the law, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy and related conditions, genetic information, gender identity or any status or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Westbrook also prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon the perception of those characteristics or any association with a person who is perceived to have any of those characteristics. Discrimination based on any of these factors is totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated at any time.

Qualified individuals with bona fide disabilities, as the term "disability" is defined in the law, are entitled to reasonable accommodations in the application process and in their employment. Although Westbrook is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations, the responsibility for identifying whether accommodation is needed and what constitutes a reasonable accommodation is shared jointly by the employee and Westbrook.