Staff Accountant

CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia is seeking a detail-driven Staff Accountant to support our healthcare finance team and ensure accurate financial records in a fast-paced environment.

You will own month-end close, prepare financial reports, and work closely with management to improve processes while adhering to regulatory standards. A Bachelor's in Accounting and 2+ years of healthcare accounting experience are required. Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Two years’ accounting experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Strong Excel skills and sharp analytical mindset.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

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.

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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