General Statement of Duties
The Staff Accountant position is responsible for supporting the accounting operations of the organization by creating journal entries, maintaining accounting records, and following a set of controls designed to mitigate risk and ensure reported results comply with GAAP. The Staff Accountant will adhere to deadlines and complete tasks with a high degree of detail and accuracy.
Essential Job Functions
- Reconciliation of monthly bank statements
- Maintain fixed assets and book journal entries
- Maintain prepaid expenses and book journal entries
- Complete assigned balance sheet account reconciliations
- Maintain and reconcile other supporting schedules and ledgers as assigned
- Assist with month end reporting
- Assist with the preparation of 990 tax return, Medicare and Medicaid cost reports, and financial statement audits
- Other accounting functions as assigned
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, or another related field
- Previous experience as a Staff Accountant, Accounting Clerk, Accounting Assistant, or another related role
- Demonstrated advanced competence with Microsoft Excel and an enterprise level general ledger application
- Attention to detail with the ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects
- Previous experience as Staff Accountant in Senior Living preferred.
Expectations of All Employees
- All employees will support the organization’s mission and vision
- Maintains confidentiality at all times
- Participates in mandatory in-service training and required meetings
- Adheres to safety measures such as infection control and handwashing, follows fire, tornado, emergency, and other safety policies and procedures
- Maintains professional conduct and positive communication with team members, residents, families, and visitors
- Flexibility for other assigned tasks
The statements contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of personnel. Furthermore, this job description does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
HPC is committed to fostering a workplace that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We uphold a policy of non-discrimination, ensuring that all employment decisions are made without regard to race, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, color, religion, national origin, military status, citizenship status, disability, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our dedication to fair and inclusive employment practices aligns with the full extent of these equal employment opportunity laws.
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