Staff Accountant - Healthcare

Staff Accountant – Healthcare

Job Description

The Staff Accountant supports the financial operations of a healthcare organization by maintaining accurate accounting records, preparing reconciliations, assisting with month‑end close, supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, and contributing to timely financial reporting. This role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, confidentiality, and a working understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and healthcare‑related financial processes.

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries in accordance with established accounting policies and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Assist with month‑end close activities, including account reconciliations, accruals, variance review, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, bank accounts, credit card activity, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Support accounts payable activities, including invoice coding, approval follow‑up, vendor statement review, payment processing, and issue resolution.
• Assist with accounts receivable, cash posting, deposits, payment reconciliation, and coordination with billing or revenue cycle teams as needed.
• Prepare financial reports, operational summaries, and budget‑to‑actual variance analyses for management review.
• Assist with annual audit preparation by compiling documentation, reconciliations, schedules, and requested support.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure proper documentation for financial transactions, approvals, and reporting requirements.
• Follow internal controls, accounting procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements, including confidentiality expectations related to patient, employee, and financial information.
• Collaborate with department leaders, vendors, billing staff, payroll, and finance team members to resolve questions and improve financial processes.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• One to three years of accounting experience preferred; healthcare, medical practice, hospital, or clinic is a plus.
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed asset management, and financial reporting.
• Understanding of GAAP and basic internal control concepts.
• Experience with accounting, ERP, payroll, or practice management systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data review, and spreadsheet organization.

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow‑through.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced healthcare environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to research discrepancies and recommend solutions.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with finance, operations, billing, payroll, and clinical leadership teams.
• Commitment to ethical accounting practices, compliance, and continuous improvement.