Staff Accountant

University of Vermont Medical Center; Burlington (VT); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont Medical Center is seeking a Staff Accountant for a remote role. The ideal candidate will perform journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and detailed analyses of revenue and expenses while supporting UVM Health Network partners.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. No prior experience is required with a four-year degree; tax return preparation experience is helpful. Strong communication and process-improvement mindset are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• No prior experience required with a four-year Accounting degree.
• Tax return preparation experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to UVM Health Network partners.
• Prepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries and analyses related to financial statements, intercompany activity, and sub ledgers.
• Analyze balance sheet accounts and department cost centers for accuracy, completeness and reasonableness; identify trends and recommend corrective action.
• Prepare in-depth analyses of revenue and expense variances with explanations for current and prior year changes and projected impacts.
• Prepare monthly journal entries for assigned accounts and ensure all activity is recorded and reconciled.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis in preparation for audits.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and proofreading of financial documents; participate in special projects and process improvements.
• Maintain supporting documentation for audits in accordance with department standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge across multiple balance sheet areas and intercompany activity.

Skills

Journal entries

Financial analysis

Reconciliations

Intercompany activity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

This is a remote position.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the following:

• Provide support through training and assistance as well as guidance to all UVM Health Network partners.
• Confident, articulate and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Preparing a variety of recurring and non-recurring journal entries, reports, and analyses related to the financial statements, intercompany activity, and other sub ledger activity and schedules.
• Performing detailed analyses of various general ledger accounts and department cost centers. Reviewing financial activity for accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness, interpreting trends or deviations and making recommendations for corrective action.
• Preparing in depth analyses of revenue and expense variances, providing management with explanations for current and prior year changes, variances from budget and projected impact for future.
• Preparing monthly journal entries for assigned accounts, ensuring all activity is recorded, adjustments are calculated, and corrections are made. Ensuring all assigned accounts are reconciled.
• Performing balance sheet account reconciliations on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, in preparation for all audits.
• Performing a variety of accounting related duties such as bank account reconciliations, proofreading of financial documents and participating in special projects. Taking initiative to improve processes and efficiencies as opportunities are identified.
• Maintaining all supporting documentation/electronic records in accordance with department/hospital standards, for review by external auditors.
• Performing detailed analyses of various general ledger accounts and department cost centers. Reviewing financial activity for accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness, interpreting trends or deviations and making recommendations for corrective action.
• Working knowledge of many areas of the Balance Sheet

EDUCATION:

Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.

EXPERIENCE:

No prior experience is required if the individual possesses a four-year Accounting degree. Tax return preparation experience is helpful.