What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Atlanta Women's Healthcare Specialists?
Description
Atlanta Women's Healthcare Specialists is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Specialist to join our finance team. This position plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization while working closely with the Accounting Manager. The Accounting Specialist will assist with accounts payable, payroll accounting, month-end close, financial reconciliations, retirement plan administration, corporate compliance, and special accounting projects.
The ideal candidate is analytical, dependable, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.
Requirements
What You'll Do
- Process vendor invoices and prepare payment and check runs.
- Review and reconcile invoices, credit card statements, and supporting documentation for accuracy and proper approvals.
- Maintain accurate accounting records, general ledger entries, and account reconciliations.
- Post payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll-related accounts.
- Assist with month-end close activities, including account reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Open, sort, and distribute incoming mail.
- Maintain corporate records and prepare annual Secretary of State filings.
- Prepare the annual employee census and assist with the annual 401(k) audit.
- Support year-end accounting activities and maintain compliance documentation.
- Coordinate annual 401(k) education meetings and assist with retirement plan administration.
- Coordinate accounting-related onboarding for new physician partners, including compensation setup, retirement plan enrollment, reporting, and expense allocations.
- Assist with special projects, process improvements, and other accounting duties as assigned.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of financial, employee, and corporate information.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred (equivalent experience will be considered).
- Minimum of two years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
- Experience with accounts payable, general ledger accounting, and month-end close.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Strong mathematical, reconciliation, and analytical skills.
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to work effectively with internal departments and external vendors.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing as part of a collaborative team.
- Commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and continuous process improvement.
If you are an organized accounting professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and contributing to a team-oriented environment, we'd love to hear from you.