Accountant, Financial Services (Hyannis)

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc.; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc. in Hyannis, MA seeks a detail-oriented Accountant to manage month-end close, record transactions, and prepare journal entries. You will review data for accuracy, analyze variances, and ensure compliance with GAAP while supporting regulatory reporting and audits.

The role emphasizes financial controls, process improvements, and collaboration with managers. Full-time schedule with standard EST hours and healthcare industry experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred.
• 3-5 years experience in a financial setting or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or closely related field, and 1-2 years experience in a financial setting.
• Healthcare experience in a financial setting preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP, financial theories, principles and concepts

Responsibilities

• Assist month-end close and monthly financial reporting.
• Record financial transactions and prepare journal entries.
• Review, analyze and reconcile information for accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze budget variances and prepare monthly reports.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations for financial statements.
• Establish financial protocols and tracking systems (e.g., fixed assets, inventories).
• Prepare reports for regulatory agencies and audits.
• Produce ad-hoc analyses by summarizing account information and trends.
• Advise managers/directors on financial formulation; respond to inquiries.

Skills

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA preferred

GAAP knowledge

Healthcare finance

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

Purpose of Position:

Provide financial information by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.

Description

• The Accountant is responsible for month-end close and/or assisting the Senior Accountant with month-end close and monthly financial reporting
• Record financial transactions
• Prepare and record journal entries by compiling and analyzing account information
• Review, track, analyze and reconcile all information for accuracy and compliance
• Analyze budget variances
• Prepare monthly reports
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations in support of the financial statements
• Establish financial protocols and tracking systems (e.g., fixed assets, inventories, capitalized labor)
• Prepare reports for submission to regulatory agencies
• Prepare audit worksheets and reports
• Prepare ad-hoc reports/analysis as needed by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends
• Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options
• Maintain accounting controls by following and/or recommending policies and procedures
• Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations
• Maintain financial security by following and/or recommending internal controls
• Maintain the integrity of confidential data
• Keep informed on the latest developments in accounting and the healthcare field through study, reading, attendance at appropriate seminars
• Act as an advisor to Managers/Directors on financial formulation. Respond to department managers' inquiries regarding departmental reports. Participate in meetings as needed
• Exemplify a high standard of customer service
• Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
• Challenges current working practices; identifies process improvement opportunities and presents recommendations and solutions to management. Engages and commits to the organization’s culture of continuous improvement by actively participating, supporting, and promoting CCHC Pillars of Excellence.
• Perform other work- related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred
• 3-5 years experience in a financial setting or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or closely related field, and 1-2 years experience in a financial setting.
• Healthcare experience in a financial setting preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP, financial theories, principles and concepts

Schedule Details:

Full-Time, Monday-Friday, Occasional Evenings, Weekends, & Occasional Holidays. Daily work hours are 8am to 5pm EST.

Organization :

Cape Cod Healthcare, Inc.

Primary Location :

Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department :

HCI-Finance

Annual/Hourly:

Annual - Based on Full Time Employment

Hiring Pay Range:

68000 - 83000