Staff Accountant

Important things YOU should know:

• 100% Remote Opportunity
• Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm CST
• Potential to flex schedule based on business needs

What will YOU be doing for us? As a Staff Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the accounting team by performing a variety of essential accounting tasks. You will be responsible for preparing journal entries, managing account reconciliations, performing financial analysis, providing relevant information and insights to internal and external customers while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policy.

What will YOU be working on?

• Perform regular reconciliations of bank accounts and other financial transactions to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and present financial reports, including A/R aging reports, collections performance, and cash flow projections.
• Analyze trends, identify potential risks, and recommend actions to mitigate overdue accounts and maximize cash recovery.
• Assist with monthly and ad-hoc reporting needs for internal users and clients as needed.
• Continuously review and improve finance operations processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of collections.
• Leverage technology and automation to streamline operations where possible.
• Make recommendations to accounting processes to enhance the timeliness and accuracy of financial reporting and transactions.
• Work closely with team members and other departments to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial information.
• Provide with special accounting projects as necessary, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Reconcile bank accounts on regular basis to ensure accuracy and resolve any outstanding issues.
• Handle complex reconciliations and escalated A/R issues.
• Ensure clients are appropriately notified of funding needs and ensure accounts are properly funded to ensure timely payments for providers.
• Verify that all outgoing wires and ACH payments are successfully transmitted.
• Provide analysis on receivable information as requested.
• Perform all monthly account reconciliation duties such as assisting with monthly financial close by providing information and/or reports as necessary.
• Provide data and reports for financial details to internal teams and clients.

Additional Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts receivable, general ledger entries, and posting journal entries.
• Participate and assist with audits and tax filings.
• Provide assistance to other individuals within the finance department to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc requests.

What qualifications do YOU need to have to be a GOOD candidate?

• Required Level of Education, Licenses, and/or Certificates
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or  related field

• Required Level of Experience
  • 2+ years of experience in general accounting work including accounts receivable

• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • 2+ years of experience with MS Office Suite
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • 2+ years of experience utilizing an accounting software
  • Ability to remain organized with multiple interruptions
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and ensure deadlines are met
  • High attention to detail and accuracy

What qualifications do YOU need to have to be a GREAT candidate?

• Preferred Level of Education, License, and/or Certificate
  • Willingness to obtain CPA  

• Preferred Level of Experience
  • Previous experience working in healthcare or insurance industry

• Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
  • Previous experience working with Great Plains accounting software and/or Oracle ERP System

The salary range and midpoint is listed below for your reference. Please keep in mind that your education and experience along with your knowledge, skills and abilities are taken into consideration when determining placement within the range.

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