Staff Accountant - Health Care

Description

AW Health Care is a growing organization dedicated to providing compassionate, one-on-one support that allows seniors and homebound clients to live safely and comfortably in their own homes.  

About AW Health Care:

We are a women-owned organization proudly serving the St. Louis community, and we believe our staff are the heart of everything we do. If you are dependable, compassionate, and enjoy building meaningful relationships, we would love to meet you.  

Why Join AW Health Care?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with 4% Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Supplemental benefits (Short Disability,  Life Insurance)

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking a full-time, detail-oriented, dependable Staff Accountant to support the financial operations of our 500-employee home care organization. This in-office role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting daily accounting functions, assisting with payroll, and ensuring compliance with internal and external reporting requirements. The ideal candidate is hands-on, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where teamwork, flexibility, and confidentiality are essential.

Work Environment:

• Normal office environment
• Office location: University City, MO
• Full-time position, Monday - Friday

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate general ledger entries and perform monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations.
• Prepare and process journal entries, vendor invoices, and payments.
• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including vendor communication and issue resolution.
• Reconcile bank accounts, payroll accounts, and company credit card statements.
• Support payroll processing for a 500-employee workforce and prepare related journal entries (payroll experience preferred).
• Maintain organized accounting records, documentation compliance with company policies, audits, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Collaborate with management to improve accounting workflows, financial procedures, and internal controls.
• Assist with internal audits, including 401(k) audits, workers' compensation audits, and prepare audit-ready documentation for reviewers.
• Assist with financial reporting as needed.
• Provide administrative accounting support and cross-functional assistance to HR, Operations, and Finance teams.

Requirements

Experience/Skill Requirements:

• 2 years of accounting experience, preferably within healthcare, home health, or a multi-location small-to-mid sized business environment. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and standard accounting practices.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks (required) and Microsoft Excel (advanced skills preferred – pivot tables, formulas, lookups).
• Experience with payroll processing and HR/payroll software, Paylocity experience a plus.
• High attention to detail, strong accuracy, and effective problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; dependable, team-oriented, and able to maintain confidential information.
• Average to above average computer skills, including word processing and data entry.
• Must be a self-starter, pro-active person, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be a team player dedicated to providing a high level of customer service, with a positive attitude
• Ability to effectively interact with all employees
• Ability to be well organized and prioritize effectively

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform moderate lifting, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time.

Salary : $27 - $35