Staff Accountant

Bassett Healthcare Network; Village of Cooperstown (NY); Remote; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement benefits (employer match)

Job summary

Bassett Healthcare Network is seeking a Staff Accountant to maintain precise hospital accounts and apply GAAP standards across financial processes. You will handle general ledger entries, sub-ledgers, contract billing, and monthly close activities.

This role requires an Associate Degree in accounting or related field, with preferred three years of hospital accounting experience. Strong attention to detail and data management are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Education: 2 year / Associate Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. Experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Preferred: 3 Years Hospital Accounting, Finance or related work experience.
• Skills: Accountability, Accounting, Analysis & Evaluation, Attention to Detail, Auditing, Budgeting, Critical Thinking, Data Management, Time Management.

Responsibilities

• Applies generally accepted accounting standards and principles to accounting procedures as required to maintain the accurate detailed accounts of the hospital.
• Enters various accounting entries which update the general ledger monthly within the guidelines established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board.
• Updates and maintains a variety of financial sub-ledgers and accounts.
• Ensures that appropriate accounting controls as outlined in the policies and procedures associated with each accounting function are maintained throughout the accounting system.
• Provides contract maintenance and billing for various programs.
• Performs monthly accounting procedures as required.
• Keeps an up-to-date file with all transactions associated with various contracts.
• Between set periods of the month reconciles accounts on the general ledger to the detail as noted by leadership.
• Prepares and ensures payments of the state sales tax for entities.
• Prepares the state tax payment forms.
• Ensures that all areas responsible for collecting sales tax are appropriately doing so.
• Prepares Insurance data for appropriate timely payment and account distributions
• Schedules insurance payment dates taking into consideration cash flow needs and vendor payment terms.
• Ensures that the prepaid insurance account is in balance and the appropriate insurance expense has been distributed each month to the correct accounts as demonstrated by the timely submission of the monthly prepaid account reconciliation.
• Prepares year-end work papers for various financial audits and addresses questions posed by the auditors during those audits.
• Answers all questions posed by the external auditors in a timely and knowledgeable manner.
• Provides accurate and timely preparation of various financial data
• Collects and tracks rent payments, and damage deposits for payroll.
• Reviews various general ledger accounts to ensure appropriate accounting for and reconciles the detail to the general ledger.
• Performs other duties as requested and observed by director

Skills

Accountability

Accounting

Analysis & Evaluation

Attention to Detail

Auditing

Budgeting

Critical Thinking

Data Management

Time Management

Education

Associate Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Job description

Overview

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

Responsibilities

Staff Accountant performs a variety of accounting duties related to the maintenance and accuracy of the detailed accounts of the hospital with an emphasis on applying generally accepted accounting standards and principles to maintain the integrity of hospital funds.

Essential Job Functions:

• Applies generally accepted accounting standards and principles to accounting procedures as required to maintain the accurate detailed accounts of the hospital.
• Enters various accounting entries which update the general ledger monthly within the guidelines established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board.
• Updates and maintains a variety of financial sub-ledgers and accounts
• Ensures that appropriate accounting controls as outlined in the policies and procedures associated with each accounting function are maintained throughout the accounting system.
• Provides contract maintenance and billing for various programs
• Performs monthly accounting procedures as required
• Keeps an up-to-date file with all transactions associated with various contracts.
• Between set periods of the month reconciles accounts on the general ledger to the detail as noted by leadership
• Prepares and ensures payments of the state sales tax for entities.
• Prepares the state tax payment forms.
• Ensures that all areas responsible for collecting sales tax are appropriately doing so.
• Prepares Insurance data for appropriate timely payment and account distributions
• Schedules insurance payment dates taking into consideration cash flow needs and vendor payment terms.
• Ensures that the prepaid insurance account is in balance and the appropriate insurance expense has been distributed each month to the correct accounts as demonstrated by the timely submission of the monthly prepaid account reconciliation.
• Prepares year-end work papers for various financial audits and addresses questions posed by the auditors during those audits
• Answers all questions posed by the external auditors in a timely and knowledgeable manner.
• Provides accurate and timely preparation of various financial data
• Collects and tracks rent payments, and damage deposits for payroll.
• Reviews various general ledger accounts to ensure appropriate accounting for and reconciles the detail to the general ledger.
• Performs other duties as requested and observed by director

Qualifications

Education:

• Required - 2 year / Associate Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
  • Experience may be considered in lieu of education

Experience:

• Preferred - 3 Years / Hospital Accounting, Finance or related work experience.

Skills:

• Accountability
• Accounting
• Analysis & Evaluation
• Attention to Detail
• Auditing
• Budgeting
• Critical Thinking
• Data Management
• Time Management

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking or standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Occasional - Grasping, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Standing, Walking
• Frequent - Crouching, Hearing, Repetitive Motion, Talking, Visual Acuity (color, depth, perception)

Travel:

• No Travel

Total Rewards

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Pay Transparency Statement (Text Only)

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

Min

USD $24.25/Hr.

Max

USD $36.38/Hr.

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We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.