GL Accountant

Crook County Medical Services District; Wyoming; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The General Ledger Accountant at Crook County Medical Services District maintains the trial balance and ensures accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP. The role closes monthly, quarterly, and yearly books, prepares reports, and supports budgeting and cost reporting processes.

Responsibilities include bank reconciliations, posting daily revenue, journal entries, and coordinating with departments to classify revenues and expenses. Strong Excel and Power BI skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 3–5 years professional accounting experience.
• Auditing experience preferred.
• Combination of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile all bank accounts.
• Post daily revenue into accounting software and review for reasonableness.
• Complete month-end financials and post journal entries; reconcile accounts.
• Review budget reports and assist with annual budget preparation.
• Lead the annual financial statement audit.
• Assist in Medicare cost report preparation.
• Maintain documentation of accounting procedures and policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Regulatory knowledge

GAAP understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Multiview

Excel

Power BI

Job description

The General Ledger Accountant is the owner of the trial balance and will ensure complete and accurate accounting records. This position will apply accounting principles when preparing financial reports and other accounting information ensuring that they are in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Responsible for daily, monthly, and yearly financial statement closing duties as well as other special projects as assigned. Will also assist with the development, completion, and publishing of the annual budget. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

Job Duties:

Financial Reporting

• Reconciliation of all bank accounts.
• Daily revenue postings into the accounting software and review for reasonableness.
• Complete month-end financials, post journal entries to general ledger, reconcile accounts, maintain required documentation, other duties as necessary.
• Review budget reports and assist other departments with annual budget preparation and monthly monitoring as needed.
• Monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Analytically review the income statement for mistakes.
• Work with other departments to make sure revenues and expenses are properly classified.
• Maintain documentation of accounting procedures and policies.
• Lease management.
• Contract management.
• Fixed Assets management.
• Lead the annual financial statement audit.
• Assist in the Medicare cost report preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Accounts Payable & Cash Flow Management

• Assist with Accounts Payable processing, reconciliations, and problem resolution.
• Management of Cash Flow

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills to identify and correct financial discrepancies
• Technical accounting skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills to share accounting information.
• Proficiency with accounting software - Multiview.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Power BI
• Understanding of accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work on a team and independently.
• Strong organizational skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• 3 - 5 years Professional Accounting Experience.
• Auditing experience - preferred.
• May consider combination of education and experience