Accountant

The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics LL; Prince Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics LLC (CAO) is a large Orthopaedics practice with 60 locations across Maryland, Northern Virginia, and DC. We seek an Accountant to process daily transactions, assist in month-end close, and support financial reporting while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in healthcare finance, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of related experience, in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Financial analysis experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel required.
• Experience collaborating across multiple functions.
• Ability to work in a fast-growing environment with ambiguity.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Decision-making ability when warranted.
• Organized, prioritizes, and manages multiple tasks with results.
• Cross-functional work experience to achieve goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Independent work capability.
• Professional presentation.
• English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Review or process accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense reports.
• Assist management with cash management activities.
• Support month-end close and prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Provide operational analysis and recurring/ad hoc reporting.
• Assist with regulatory compliance including tax filings and audits.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and practice standards.
• Help develop and implement accounting policies.
• Communicate professionally with coworkers, management, and external parties.
• Adhere to regulations, policies, and instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Independent thinker

Time management

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $25 USD to $28 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Position Summary/Scope of Responsibility

The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics LLC (CAO) is one of the nation’s largest Orthopaedics practices, owned and operated by physicians, with over 60 locations across Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the District of Columbia. With approximately 2,000 employees, working in 28 Divisions, CAO is a growing business with revenues of approximately $250 Million. CAO is committed to be the Orthopaedics provider of choice for our patients; partner of choice for payors and health systems; and employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce.

The Accountant processes daily transactions under the direction of the Practice Administrator and is integral in the monthly close and financial reporting cycle. Collects, tracks, and corrects practice finances. Responsible for assisting in financial audits, reconciling bank statements, and ensuring financial records are accurate throughout each year.

As a member of the management team, this role requires strong collaboration and the ability to work successfully within a team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates a ‘big picture’ mindset, with the ability to balance organizational goals while contributing to collective decision-making and strategy.

The incumbent may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically stated in this description. The duties and responsibilities of the position are to be carried out in a manner that is consistent with the Mission, Core Values and Operating Principles of CAO.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Review or process the following transactions in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with departmental procedures:
  • Accounts payable
  • Accounts receivable
  • Expense reports
• Assist practice management team with cash management activities.
• Assist with month-end close, prepare monthly and quarterly financial data to include journal entries, reconciliations, financial statement compilation, and reporting.
• Perform operational analysis and reporting, recurring and ad hoc.
• Assist with the accounting and reporting for a captive insurance entity, pharmacy program, and centralized billing function.
• Assist with regulatory compliance to include tax filings, audits, and actuarial reports.
• Help to ensure compliance with appropriate GAAP and practice standards.
• Assist with developing and implementing the accounting policies and procedures of the company.
• Communicate with co‑workers, management, external parties, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience

• At least 2 years of related experience, in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Financial analysis experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel required.
• Experience collaborating across multiple functions.
• Experience innovating in a fast‑growing work environment and dealing with ambiguity.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills - Ability to develop relationships and collaborate in a decentralized Organization.
• Confident, independent thinker and strong decision‑making ability when circumstances warrant such action.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment with a proven track record of results.
• Proven track record of working cross‑functionally to achieve shared goals and drive organizational success.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with excellent self‑discipline and patience.
• Able to work independently.
• Exudes professionalism in presentation.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in the English language.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to use appropriate body mechanics techniques when performing desk duties.
• Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting, and sitting.
• Adequate hearing to perform duties in person and over telephone.
• Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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