Staff Accountant

Quest Healthcare Development; Jeannette (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Healthcare in Jeannette, PA seeks a Staff Accountant to ensure accurate financial recording and timely reporting across the organization. You will support month-end close, prepare reconciliations, analyze financial data, and assist with financial statements and management reports.

The role requires GAAP knowledge, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with Paycom and Excel. Healthcare experience is preferred, with collaboration across departments and support for audits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounting or finance roles with familiarity in corporate accounting, public accounting, or governmental accounting environments.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, debits & credits, double-entry bookkeeping, and account reconciliation techniques.
• Proficiency in Paycom and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Ability to perform detailed account analysis and balance sheet reconciliation accurately under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Conduct account analysis to identify discrepancies or variances, providing explanations and corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain and update accounting records within Paycom and Microsoft Office.
• Support budgeting processes and perform credit analysis to aid in financial decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal teams on projects involving technical accounting issues or system implementations.
• Review financial statements for accuracy and legal compliance.
• Prepare and file tax returns.
• Enter accounting related information into business logs.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Accounts reconciliation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Paycom

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant
Job Location: Jeannette, PA
At Quest Healthcare we're committed to providing exceptional care and services to our seniors. As a Staff Accountant, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the financial stability and accuracy of our organization.

Job Overview:

This accountant is responsible for performing a variety of professional accounting functions to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant recording and reporting of financial activity within the healthcare organization. The position supports the month-end and year-end close processes, prepares account reconciliations and journal entries, analyzes financial information, and assists with preparation of financial statements and management reports.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Conduct account analysis to identify discrepancies or variances, providing explanations and corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain and update accounting records within various financial software, including Paycom and Microsoft Office applications.
• Support budgeting processes and perform credit analysis to aid in financial decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal teams on projects involving technical accounting issues or system implementations.
• Review financial statements for accuracy and legal compliance.
• Prepare and file tax returns.
• Enter accounting related information into business logs.
• Inspect account books for efficiency and accuracy.
• Organize and update financial records.
• Recommend ways to reduce costs and enhance revenue.
• Perform monthly bank settlements.
• Prepare documentation for external auditors.
• Reconcile the company's bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers.
• Complete analysis of employee expenditures.
• Manage income and expenditure accounts.
• Generate the company's financial reports using income and expenditure data.
• Keep a check on the company's finances based on financial status.
• File and remit taxes and other financial obligations.
• Initiate and manage financial and accounting software used by the company.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in accounting or finance roles with familiarity in corporate accounting, public accounting, or governmental accounting environments.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles such as GAAP, debits & credits, double-entry bookkeeping, and account reconciliation techniques.
• Proficiency in multiple financial software platforms, including Paycom and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Ability to perform detailed account analysis and balance sheet reconciliation accurately under tight deadlines.
• Experience with financial concepts such as budgeting, credit analysis, general ledger management, and journal entries.
• Excellent numeracy skills along with strong attention to detail for data entry and account management tasks.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance requirements is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating across departments and preparing reports for management.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, preferred.
• Two years accounting experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.

Physical Requirements:

This position must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. This role may require extended sitting and computer use, as well as standing and walking throughout the facility and operational areas. It may also involve occasional bending, stooping, reaching, using stairs, traveling between organizational locations, and attending meetings, conferences, and community or business events. They must be able to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and electronically.