ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare services provider in Jacksonville, Florida is looking for an experienced accounting professional to prepare journal entries and perform general ledger reconciliations. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, ideally with an Associates Degree in Accounting, and at least two years of experience in accounts payable, preferably in a healthcare setting. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential. This role may require occasional overtime and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounts payable/payroll department.
• Preferably experienced in a healthcare setting.
• Proficient with personal computers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and perform general ledger reconciliations.
• Handle General Ledger closing duties.
• Work on special projects as required.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Ability to analyze financial reports

Experience in accounts payable

Ability to respond to inquiries

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Associates Degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Responsibilities

This position prepares journal entries and performs general ledger reconciliations and other General Ledger closing duties. Special projects will also be required of the position in the absence of the staff accountant.

A minimum of a high school graduate or equivalent, preferably with an Associates Degree in Accounting. A minimum of two (2) years of experience in accounts payable/payroll department, preferably in a healthcare setting. Must be proficient with personal computers and Microsoft Excel or any combination of education, training or experience in a business office environment. Would prefer previous experience in accounting software. May be required to work occasional overtime and flexible hours.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.

Qualifications

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

www.uhs.com