Staff Accountant

University of Vermont Health Network; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont Health Network is hiring a Staff Accountant for a remote position. The role supports the Accounting & Payroll department with 40 standard hours per biweekly period, day shifts, and a 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM primary schedule.

The team handles journal entries, analyses, and monthly reconciliations to ensure accuracy across the general ledger and sub ledgers. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• No prior experience required if four-year Accounting degree.
• Tax return preparation experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• 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 general ledger accounts and department cost centers; review activity for accuracy and reasonableness.
• Preparing in depth analyses of revenue and expense variances with explanations and projected impact.
• Preparing monthly journal entries for assigned accounts and ensuring reconcilations.
• Performing balance sheet account reconciliations on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for audits.
• Maintaining documentation for external audits and improving processes for efficiency.
• Ensuring all activity is recorded and corrections are made in a timely manner.
• Working knowledge of various areas of the Balance Sheet.

Skills

Journal entries

Financial analysis

Balance sheet

Reconciliations

Intercompany activity

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Building Name: UVMMC - In State Remote Worker

Location Address: 111 Colchester Ave., Burlington Vermont

Regular

Department: Accounting & Payroll

Full Time

Standard Hours: 40

Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80

Shift: Day

Primary Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Weekend Needs: None

Salary Range: Min $30.47 Mid $38.09 Max $45.71

_ 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.