Accountant

Pediatric Healthcare Associates; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer match

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Health savings account (HSA) with {

Job summary

Pediatric Healthcare Associates seeks a full-time Accountant to join our team. You will own the complete accounting cycle, including accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting, working closely with the COO and CFO.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 5+ years of experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive approach to audits, compliance, and cross-site controls in a medical-practice setting in Connecticut.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with AP, payroll, GL, reconciliations and month-end close.
• Comfort with performing routine bookkeeping and presenting results to executives.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day accounting and monthly close.
• Process accounts payable from invoices through payments.
• Prepare payroll inputs and reconcile payroll to GL.
• Maintain general ledger, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements and variance analysis for COO/CFO.
• Support audits and tax compliance.
• Maintain internal controls and records for a multi-site medical group.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical thinking

Executive communication

Excel skills

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP system

Payroll software

Job description

Pediatric Healthcare Associates is an independent pediatric group providing patient-centered, evidence-based, quality care for our patients, from infancy through young adulthood, through compassion, collaboration, and open communication with their families and our community.

PHA is seeking a full-time Accountant to join our team. Act as the company’s hands-on Accountant, working closely with the COO and CFO while managing and performing the full range of day-to-day accounting functions. This role owns the accounting cycle from transaction processing through monthly financial reporting, including accounts payable, payroll accounting and processing support, general ledger activity, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, pension-related accounting and audit support, as well as tax and compliance activities. The ideal candidate is both detail-oriented and analytical, with the ability to accurately and efficiently execute accounting responsibilities.

Overall Responsibilities

• Day-to-Day Accounting & Monthly Close: Own and personally perform the day-to-day accounting function and full monthly accounting close; maintain an accurate and complete general ledger.
• Accounts Payable: Process accounts payable from receipt of approved invoices through coding, entry, payment preparation and recordkeeping; maintain vendor files, recurring payment schedules, W-9 documentation and 1099 records; research and resolve vendor discrepancies.
• Payroll: Perform the accounting and financial work required for payroll, including payroll preparation/support, review of payroll inputs, reconciliation of payroll reports to the general ledger, payroll-related journal entries and resolution of discrepancies in coordination with HR.
• General Ledger: Prepare and post routine and adjusting journal entries, maintain supporting schedules, review account activity, investigate unusual transactions and ensure transactions are recorded in the correct accounts and periods.
• Reconciliations: Personally prepare bank, credit card, balance sheet and other account reconciliations each month and promptly research and resolve reconciling items.
• Month-End Close & Financial Statements: Complete the monthly close and prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, variance analysis and supporting schedules for COO/CFO review.
• Cash & Banking: Monitor daily cash activity, record deposits and transfers, reconcile banking activity and support cash-flow reporting and projections under COO/CFO direction.
• Revenue Cycle Accounting: Reconcile receipts, deposits and revenue-cycle information to accounting records; analyze A/R trends, payer activity and other financial data in coordination with revenue-cycle resources.
• Pension & Retirement Plans: Perform the financial and accounting work related to PHA’s retirement plans working with PHA’s pension administrator, including contribution calculations/reconciliations, funding support, census and financial reporting support, and coordination with the plan administrator, financial advisors, payroll resources and auditors.
• Tax & Compliance: Work with COO/CFO and outside tax accountant or payroll company to prepare and ensure timely and accurate compliance for required federal, state and local tax payments and filings, including payroll-related tax reconciliations and 1099 reporting.
• Audits & Outside Accountants: Prepare schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation for financial, retirement-plan and other required audits; respond to auditor/CPA requests and complete follow-up items.
• Internal Controls & Records: Maintain appropriate accounting policies, approval controls, segregation of duties, documentation and organized accounting records for a multi-site medical group.
• Financial Problem-Solving: Identify errors, unusual transactions, trends and control issues; correct routine accounting issues independently and bring significant matters and recommendations to the COO/CFO.
• Acquisition Support: Work with COO/DFO to support the accounting work required to integrate acquisitions into PHA systems, reporting and financial controls.
• Procedures & Cross-Training: Maintain clear written accounting procedures, calendars and cross-training so critical finance functions are reliable and not dependent on one individual.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Equivalent combination of education and substantial accounting experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with demonstrated responsibility for the full accounting cycle.
• Strong hands-on experience with accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, journal entries, bank and credit-card reconciliations, month-end close, and financial statement preparation.
• Must be comfortable personally performing routine accounting and bookkeeping work in addition to higher-level analysis and reporting.
• Experience preparing and maintaining balance-sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and supporting schedules.
• Working knowledge of payroll accounting, payroll taxes, 1099 reporting, and federal/state/local tax payment requirements.
• Experience supporting annual financial audits and/or retirement-plan audits and working directly with outside accountants and auditors.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software;
• Ability to identify discrepancies, research problems, correct accounting records, and explain financial results clearly to the COO/CFO.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage recurring deadlines independently in a fast-paced environment.
• High degree of accuracy, judgement, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Healthcare or medical-practice accounting experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with retirement-plan/pension accounting and administration preferred.
• CPA not required.
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Life Insurance

PHA is an equal employment opportunity employer.