What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Emergency Care Management LLC?
Description
Job purpose
The Staff Accountant will support the accounting function of a private equity-backed, multi-entity healthcare management organization operating across multiple locations. This role will be responsible for preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and supporting the month-end close process, while also providing accounts payable support in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Duties and responsibilities
Financial Accounting:
- Maintains fixed asset records and calculates monthly depreciation
- Prepares amortization of prepaid and intangible assets
- Generates accounting entries in lease accounting software
- Identifies required monthly expense accruals
- Prepares monthly journal entries and account reconciliations as part of the month-end close
- Prepares intercompany entries and reconciles intercompany balances across entities
- Completes assigned close tasks by the deadlines on the month-end close calendar
- Prepares balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analysis to support monthly financial statement review
- Prepares PBC requests and supporting workpapers for financial statement audits
Accounts Payable:
- Reviews invoices for accuracy, proper authorization, account coding, and supporting documentation
- Serves as administrator for the company’s expense management software, including the setup and training of new users
- Serves as administrator for the company’s credit card program
- Provides backup to key Accounts Payable functions, including invoice and expense reimbursement processing, credit card reconciliations, and check runs
- Provides guidance and support to Accounts Payable staff
- Manages 1099 reporting and other year-end vendor tax reporting requirements
Other:
- Assists with gathering data for budgeting and other reporting needs of the organization
- Identifies opportunities for process improvement in assigned areas and assists with implementing those enhancements
- Prepares ad hoc reports and analysis as requested
- Supports management with various projects and tasks as needed
- Uses emerging technologies to help automate and improve day-to-day accounting processes
Requirements
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
Experience:
- 1–3 years of accounting experience
- Experience with ERP systems, expense management software, and close-management tools a plus
- Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint; intermediate to advanced in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups)
Skills:
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls
- Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- High degree of integrity in handling confidential financial information