About the Role
SBH Health System is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Controller and Director of Finance in the General Accounting Department. This role involves maintaining the general ledger, preparing journal entries and reconciliations, assisting with the monthly close, and supporting financial reporting, budgeting, and audit activities.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and post standard monthly journal entries with supporting documentation.
- Prepare monthly account reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
- Assist with maintaining balance sheet accounts, including prepaid expenses, accruals, and intercompany accounts.
- Assist with maintaining the fixed asset ledger and tracking capital expenditures.
- Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close process.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-to-date account analyses.
- Assist with variance analysis for operating revenues and expenses.
- Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Prepare audit workpapers and supporting documentation for the annual GAAP audit.
- Assist with the annual budget and forecast process.
- Participate in special accounting projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
- Assists with audits as required for the position.
- Utilizes the Oracle accounting system for general accounting transactions.
- Communicates effectively with the Controller, Director of Finance, and other departments regarding account reconciliations and financial information.
- Identifies opportunities for process improvements while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
- Performs all other duties as assigned by management.
- Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
- Works collaboratively as a member of the Finance team.
- Displays strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Maintains a professional and courteous demeanor to promote a productive work environment.
- Discloses protected health information in accordance with HIPAA standards.
- Protects the organization's confidential information.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
- 0-2 years of accounting experience required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Excel skills
- Pivot tables
- Basic formulas
- Analytical skills
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Written communication skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Oracle accounting system
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 0-2 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
About the Company
- SBH Health System is a healthcare organization.
