Staff Accountant
Job in
Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia, 31521, USA
Listed on 2026-09-18
Listing for:
Southeast Georgia Health System Inc / SGHS
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-18
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting Manager, Staff Accountant -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records, supporting month-end close activities, reconciling accounts, managing accounts receivable processes, assisting with payroll operations, overseeing fixed assets, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge, excellent problem-solving abilities, and experience working with general ledger systems, reconciliations, financial reporting, payroll, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and month-end close processes.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare monthly account reconciliations and account analysis worksheets for assigned balance sheet accounts.
- Ensure all accounts reconcile accurately to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Prepare and post journal entries as part of the monthly and year-end close process.
- Monitor transactions flowing from subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger and investigate variances.
- Assist with financial reporting, account analysis, and special accounting projects.
- Perform monthly reconciliations and analysis of patient and non-patient accounts receivable.
- Support reimbursement analysis and revenue cycle accounting activities.
- Prepare monthly rental revenue invoices and non-patient billing using accounting software.
- Reconcile accounts receivable balances, third-party liabilities, and revenue cycle transactions.
- Summarize Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and other remittance activity for month-end close and cost reporting purposes.
- Process departmental receipts, including cash, checks, and credit card payments.
- Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely payment of employees.
- Review time records for completeness and accuracy.
- Prepare payroll-related deductions, garnishments, tax levies, jury duty payments, and other payroll adjustments.
- Assist with payroll tax reporting and related compliance requirements.
- Serve as backup support for payroll operations and payroll system functions.
- Reconcile daily cash receipts and deposits.
- Prepare monthly cash reconciliations and investigate variances.
- Record cash over/short activity, accruals, and related journal entries.
- Maintain accurate bank account reconciliations across multiple entities.
- Record asset acquisitions, transfers, disposals, and depreciation.
- Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
- Calculate monthly depreciation expense and prepare related journal entries.
- Conduct periodic reviews and audits of fixed assets to ensure accuracy and proper asset utilization.
- Assist with internal and external audit requests and provide supporting documentation.
- Maintain current accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, organizational policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
- Cross-train and provide support for other accounting department functions as needed.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
- Associate Degree in accounting with relevant experience may be considered
- Minimum 3 years of accounting experience required
- Experience in general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial reporting required
- Experience with A/R, payroll, fixed assets, and month end close preferred
- Healthcare, hospital, reimbursement, or cost reporting…
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