Staff Accountant-Full Time Days

Staff Accountant I

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

The Staff Accountant I supports the financial operations for Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC), which includes hospitals, physician practices, and a variety of other healthcare services. This intermediate-level role is responsible for preparing accurate financial reports, analyzing account activity, supporting audits and budgeting, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and healthcare regulations.

• Prepares routine to intermediate journal entries and reconciles inter-company transactions.
• Reconciles bank statements and other balance sheet account schedules.
• Reviews and reconciles sub-system postings to general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepares monthly financial statements at both the entity and departmental levels in accordance with GAAP.
• Analyzes balance sheet accounts, reserves, and accruals, making necessary adjustments as needed.
• Performs monthly income statement variance analysis and assists operational leaders in understanding financial results.
• Assists in the preparation and review of annual budgets and forecasts, including supporting schedules and data analysis.
• Prepares and reviews schedules and reports required for internal and external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.
• Researches accounting standards and healthcare-specific regulations to ensure proper treatment of transactions.
• Monitors compliance with internal financial controls and recommends improvements where needed.
• Assists with month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Collaborates with departments to provide financial insights and respond to reporting needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree is required. Preferably in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of accounting experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and familiarity with healthcare accounting standards and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); experience with Workday is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts clearly.

MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.

Required

Physical Requirements:

Constant (67-100% of workday) sitting and use of arms and hands; occasional (0-33% of workday) standing, walking, bending, squatting; ability to lift, push, and pull up to 10 lbs.; auditory and visual skills.

Mental Requirements:
Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards:
Potential risk of exposure to chemicals.

"It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates."

Compensation Pay Range: $32.44 - $45.42