Staff Accountant (Full-Time Remote or On-Site

Now Hiring: 1 FT Accountant (Accounting - Remote or On-Site)

The accountant is responsible for the accurate and timely management of the financial transactions and reporting. This position prepares reconciliations and journal entries, assists with accounts payable, supports month-end closing processes, and ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Essential Functions

• Process vendor invoices and prepare accounts payable for payment.
• Enter cash receipts and cash disbursements into the accounting system.
• Assist with the preparation and posting of journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Maintain accurate general ledger account activity, including reviewing transactions, supporting documentation, account coding, and department classifications.
• Support monthly financial reporting by preparing schedules, reconciling accounts, and assisting with variance explanations as requested.
• Assist with hospital accounting functions, including accounts payable support, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, cash activity, and interdepartmental allocations.
• Support budget preparation by compiling historical expense data, updating department schedules, and assisting with data entry into budget templates or accounting systems.
• Assist with capital asset tracking, including maintaining fixed asset records, supporting capital project documentation, and reconciling capital expenditures to the general ledger.
• Support grant accounting and nonprofit fund accounting by tracking grant-related revenues and expenses, maintaining supporting documentation, and assisting with required reporting.
• Assist with cost report, audit, and compliance-related requests by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and ensuring accounting records are complete and accurate.
• Maintain accurate accounting system records, including general ledger structure, department codes, account mappings, and supporting crosswalks.
• Work collaboratively with finance, revenue cycle, payroll, purchasing, and department leaders to research accounting discrepancies and ensure transactions are recorded properly.
• Participate in process improvement efforts related to accounting workflows, internal controls, reconciliations, documentation, and financial reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial, employee, vendor, and patient-related information in accordance with hospital policies and applicable regulations.
• Other duties, as assigned

Additional Requirements

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wears identification badge while on duty.
• Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal, and local regulations.
• Represents WCHS in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Complies with all WCHS policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of WCHS.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attends regular staff meetings and in-services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Has the ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Has the ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting or related field; a Bachelors or related advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience required, preferably within the healthcare services industry.
• Experience in acute care, hospital inpatient, and healthcare operations is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial data and information to stakeholders.
• Proficiency with excel and word required
• Strong analytical skills
• Good knowledge of finance terminology and processes
• Good math skills and the ability to spot numerical errors
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Has the ability to determine an appropriate course of action in more complex situations.
• Has the ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Has the ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
• Has the ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.
• Has the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Has the ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional after-hours…