Staff Accountant

Acadia Healthcare; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a detail‑driven Staff Accountant to help maintain financial records in a fast‑paced healthcare setting. You will prepare and analyze statements, lead month‑end close activities, and ensure audit‑ready financials while supporting ongoing process improvements.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting, at least two years of healthcare accounting experience, and strong Excel skills with an analytical mindset to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Two years’ accounting experience in a healthcare setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of assets, liabilities, and P&L; ensure accuracy.
• Prepare, examine, and analyze financial statements and reports.
• Lead month‑end close activities including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies to ensure audit readiness.
• Deliver timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Excel

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Overview

Are you a detail-driven accounting professional who thrives on accuracy and impact? Join our team as a Staff Accountant and play a key role in keeping our financial operations running smoothly in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

What You’ll Do

• Own and maintain financial records (P&L, assets, liabilities)
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports
• Lead month-end close activities (journal entries & reconciliations)
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies
• Deliver timely monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
• Ensure compliance, accuracy, and audit-ready financials

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or related field)
• 2+ years of accounting experience (healthcare a plus!)
• Strong Excel skills and sharp analytical mindset
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability or other financial activities within the facility.
• Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Analyze financial data in order to prepare financial reports.
• Prepare and examine financial reports to ensure the records are accurate and timely.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Prepare month end journal entries and GL account reconciliations within established time frame.
• Prepare required financial reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis as required.
• Ensure the financial records are accurate and filed timely.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field required.
• Two years’ accounting experience in a healthcare setting required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Not Applicable

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