Staff Accountant

jacksonhealthcare; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid benefits

Healthcare options

Paid parental leave

401(k) with employer match

PTO 15 days/year

Tuition reimbursement

Alpharetta campus facilities

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, a Jackson Healthcare company based in Alpharetta, GA, is seeking a Staff Accountant I to assist in monthly close, journal entries, and financial reporting.

You will compile data for balance sheets, P&L statements, and other financial reports, supporting senior accountants and ensuring timely filings. This role requires GAAP knowledge, attention to detail, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• 1+ year(s) of general ledger accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger Accounting for month-end close (100%).
• Prepare and post daily journal entries and reconcile GL accounts.
• Assist in preparing balance sheets, P&L statements, and other financial reports.
• Submit government filings and respond to financial inquiries from internal customers.
• Research issues and support solutions; handle fee management tasks.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Time management

Analytical thinking

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Workday

Job description

Overview

LocumTenens.com has been leading the way in a booming healthcare industry since 1995. Locum Tenens is a Latin phrase meaning, "to substitute for." When hospitals are understaffed, they rely on us to find them the right temporary physicians to fill in when needed. Every associate at LocumTenens.com plays a role in getting patients seen, no matter what they studied in school or what their role is here. Located in Alpharetta, GA, we boast a state-of-the-art campus featuring world-class amenities. There's nothing ordinary about a typical day here, take a look for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY9195GCJzQ .

We are a Jackson Healthcare company and we are now the third largest healthcare staffing company in the U.S., serving more than 7 million patients in over 1,400 healthcare facilities.

The Staff Accountant I

The Staff Accountant I assists in the monthly processing of journal entries, month-end close, account reconciliations, filings with government agencies, and preparation of financial statements. This position compiles financial data to aid senior accountants in the preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss (P&L) statements, and other financial reports.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• General Ledger Accounting - 100%
• Performs daily journal entries
• Ensures accurate and timely GL entries to process the month-end close
• Performs account reconciliations to support accurate bookeeping
• Prepares financial statements
• Completes and submits government filings
• Responds to financial questions from internal customers
• Researches issues and troubleshoots for potential solutions
• Performs third-party fee management includng reconciliation, processing, accruing, and remitting payment

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS (IF APPLICABLE)

• May work on special projects or other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY/BUDGETARY/EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITY

NA

QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required
• 1+ year(s) of general ledger accounting experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to adhere to and exhibit the Company Values at all times
• Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Working knowledge of financial management systems, Workday a plus
• Ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written
• Ability to build strong business relationships at all levels
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Solid critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to consistently meet goals, commitments, and deadlines
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Business Insight Collaborates Financial Acumen Values Differences Manages Complexity Communicates Effectively Action Oriented Instills Trust Directs Work Plans & Aligns Self-Development Ensures Accountability

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, WORKING CONDITION, AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Typical office environment - sedentary with typing, writing, reading requirements May be able to sit or stand

Speaking, reading, writing, ability to use a telephone and computer

Ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally

Ability to interpret various instructions

Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization

This position description is not intended to be all inclusive or comprehensive; additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization. Position descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

What is in it for you

• Company-paid benefits (Basic Life and AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Compass Health Advocate and Transitions).
• Healthcare benefit options (Value Plan, High Deductible Plan with HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Prepaid Legal Services, 529 Savings Plan, Pet Insurance).
• Paid parental leave.
• Company sponsored 401k plan with company matching.
• PTO that accrues at a rate of 15 days/year for 1st year and continues to increase with tenure.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• An opportunity to work at a state-of-the-art facility in Alpharetta which features an on-site daycare and cafeteria, world-class fitness center and wellness clinic.

Disclosures

Smoking/vaping and the use of tobacco