Staff Accountant - Cash & Fixed Assets (13 Weeks)

Next Move Healthcare; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Move Healthcare in Brunswick, GA is seeking aStaff Accountant for a 13-week contract assignment with a healthcare organization. The role emphasizes cash management, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, depreciation, and general ledger accounting, with duties spanning month-end close, reconciliations, AR, payroll support, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have a solid general accounting foundation, ability to manage detailed reconciliations, research variances, maintain fixed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Associate degree in Accounting combined with relevant experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of accounting experience required.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial reporting required.
• Hands-on experience with cash reconciliations, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, and depreciation strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting month-end close and preparing journal entries.
• Experience with accounts receivable and/or payroll is preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP, general ledger, fixed asset, payroll, or other accounting systems preferred.
• Healthcare, hospital, reimbursement, or cost-reporting experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Finance and other departments.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile daily cash receipts and deposits to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and completely.
• Prepare monthly bank and cash reconciliations across multiple entities and accounts.
• Research and resolve cash, deposit, and reconciliation discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Record cash over/short activity, accruals, adjustments, and related journal entries.
• Monitor cash activity flowing between subsidiary systems and the general ledger.
• Assist with maintaining accurate documentation and controls surrounding cash transactions and deposits.
• Maintain accurate and complete fixed asset records across assigned entities.
• Record asset acquisitions, transfers, disposals, and other fixed asset activity.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and supporting documentation.
• Calculate and record monthly depreciation expense.
• Prepare fixed asset and depreciation-related journal entries as part of month-end close.
• Reconcile fixed asset accounts to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies.
• Conduct periodic reviews and audits of fixed assets to verify proper recording, classification, and utilization.
• Support improvements to fixed asset tracking, reconciliation, and reporting processes.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and account analysis for assigned balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure accounts accurately reconcile to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and post journal entries during monthly and year-end close.
• Monitor transactions flowing from subsidiary ledgers into the general ledger and research variances.
• Assist with financial reporting, account analysis, and special accounting projects.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities to ensure deadlines are met.
• Perform monthly reconciliation and analysis of patient and non-patient accounts receivable.
• Reconcile accounts receivable balances, third-party liabilities, and revenue-related transactions.
• Prepare rental revenue invoices and other non-patient billing as assigned.
• Support reimbursement analysis and healthcare revenue accounting activities.
• Summarize Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and other remittance activity for month-end close and reporting purposes.
• Process departmental receipts including cash, checks, and credit card payments.
• Assist with biweekly payroll processing as needed.
• Review time records for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with payroll deductions, garnishments, tax levies, jury duty, and other payroll adjustments.
• Support payroll tax reporting and related compliance activities.
• Provide backup support for payroll operations and payroll system functions when necessary.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests and provide supporting documentation.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, reconciliations, and process documentation.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Cross-train and provide support across other Finance & Accounting functions as needed.
• This 13-week contract provides the opportunity to contribute to an established healthcare finance department while taking ownership of important cash management, bank reconciliation, and fixed asset accounting responsibilities.
• The role offers exposure to multiple areas of accounting, including general ledger, month-end close, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting. For the right candidate, there is a strong possibility of contract extension and potential permanent conversion.

Job description

Next Move Healthcare in Brunswick, GA is seeking aStaff Accountant for a 13-week contract assignment with a healthcare organization. The role emphasizes cash management, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, depreciation, and general ledger accounting, with duties spanning month-end close, reconciliations, AR, payroll support, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have a solid general accounting foundation, ability to manage detailed reconciliations, research variances, maintain fixed