What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant - New or Experienced! position at Medical Associates?
Medical Associates Health Plans is hiring a Staff Accountant to join our Finance team! As a Staff Accountant, you will play a key role in maintaining the financial integrity of our organization. We’re looking for someone with strong attention to detail, solid knowledge of Excel, and a passion for learning and improving processes.
Where You Will Be Working:
Medical Associates Clinic and Health Plans is a multi-specialty group practice combined with a growing health insurance company. Our 1,100 healthcare and health insurance professionals lead the way in providing quality healthcare and top-notch insurance products in Northeast Iowa, Southwest Wisconsin, and Northwest Illinois. This position is onsite and located at the Medical Associates Health Plans in Dubuque, Iowa.
Benefits Package Includes:
- Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
- 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay additional annual Profit Sharing)
- Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
- Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
- Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.
Responsibilities:
- Preparing and posting general ledger entries accurately and timely.
- Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Reviewing and analyzing general ledger accounts for monthly and year-end closing.
- Reviewing and analyzing monthly budget variances and assisting in annual budget preparation.
- Assisting with regulatory filing requirements specific to the insurance industry.
- Supporting both financial and compliance audits throughout the year, including preparation of workpapers and schedules.
- Maintaining relevant statistical data used in analyzing trends and financial performance.
- Collaborating with team members and cross-training to provide support across accounting functions.
- Demonstrating initiative to identify opportunities for process improvements and implementing solutions.
- Working independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
- Maintaining a strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn and grow within the role.
- Completing all other assigned projects and duties.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience: One to three years of similar or related experience.
Education: Equivalent to a college degree in Accounting.
Interpersonal Skills: Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization, generally regarding routine
matters for purposes of giving or obtaining information which may require some discussion.
Experience: One to three years of similar or related experience.
Education: Equivalent to a college degree in Accounting.
Interpersonal Skills: Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization, generally regarding routine
matters for purposes of giving or obtaining information which may require some discussion.
