Accountant, Accounting Assistant, Accounting & Finance

Our healthcare solutions client is looking for an Accountant to join their team and assist with performing all accounting functions related to accounts payable and purchase order processing under supervision of the Controller. This includes setting up vendor purchase orders, matching and reconciling vendor invoices to purchase orders, directing and insuring payables are properly coded and authorized, processing vendor invoices and expense reports for timely payment, and reconciling and resolving vendor statements.

• Oversees vendor invoices and associate expense reports ensuring they are accurately entered into accounts payable system with proper account coding, general ledger periods and approvals based on corporate authorization levels
• Audits expense reports submitted for reimbursement to ensure they are in accordance with GAAP, tax and corporate expense report policy
• Manages vendor payables to ensure payments are made in accordance with terms of contracts and SOW’s while maximizing company cash flow
• Processes weekly payment disbursements for vendor invoices and associate expense reports
• Resolves all vendor statements and outstanding payments to insure accounts are in positive financial standing
• Oversees all vendor purchase orders, ensuring they are properly account coded in accounting system in accordance with approved vendor master service agreements
• Manages company corporate American Express credit cards; monitors for payment compliance, assists with applications & cancellations, and works with vendor to insure proper management reporting is in place
• Performs daily cash monitoring of central financial cash accounts to insure timely and accurate funding by customers. Prepares proper posting adjustments to account balances
• Processes Central Financial forgeries submitted by control plans in a timely manner
• Provides accounts payable processing and expense report process/policy on-board training for new associates
• Performs monthly bank and investment reconciliations to general ledger. Prepares adjusting/correcting journal entries as appropriate
• Reconciles, analyzes, adjusts and maintains balance sheet accounts for accounts payable, accrued payables, and prepaid expenses
• Compiles, enters and posts monthly adjusting journal entries
• Researches and implements process improvements for purchase order and accounts payable processes
• Produces requested financial reports for distribution; analyzes and identifies trends and exceptions for escalation/resolution.
• Assists in the preparation of audit schedules to insure accurate and timely completion of external audit as requested
• Prepares assigned customer invoices in accordance with customer control plan agreement and/or approved customer statements of work
• Provides ad hoc financial information and analysis to internal customers as requested
• Other duties as assigned by Manager

• One to three years of demonstrated and relevant experience in accounting in a corporate environment
• Working knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Practices) and principles and applicable tax laws and regulations
• Knowledge of computer and accounting systems, including general ledger systems, accounts payable, accounts receivable and other GL sub-systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of business, accounting and financial concepts and a strategic view of integrating business goals and financial performance
• Intermediate level skills with Excel/spreadsheet tools, presentations and financial databases.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data and identify trends, variances and significant factors that influence short and long term goals
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with demonstrated ability to interpret and explain financial information in a concise and business-focused manner
• Strong use of problem solving skills to achieve goals
• Excellent interpersonal skills that promote working successfully with different levels of management as well as staff, customers, and vendors to achieve mutual goals

• Experience with web based accounting systems – Net Suite, preferred.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.