Accounting Assistant

Talentify; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. seeks a staff accountant to prepare journal entries, reconcile general ledgers, and assist with closing duties. The role may involve special projects when the staff accountant is unavailable.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with an Associates in Accounting preferred, and at least two years in accounts payable/payroll, preferably in healthcare. Proficiency with PCs and Excel is essential; experience with accounting software is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; an Associates Degree in Accounting preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable/payroll, preferably in healthcare.
• Proficient with personal computers and Microsoft Excel; accounting software experience preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, journals, and legal documents.

Responsibilities

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

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

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

. 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.